probang: Meaning and Definition of

pro•bang

Pronunciation: (prō'bang), [key]
— n. Surg.
  1. a long, slender, elastic rod with a sponge, ball, or the like, at the end, to be introduced into the esophagus or larynx, as for removing foreign bodies, or for introducing medication.
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