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stomach pump
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stomach pump
n.
A suction pump with a flexible tube inserted into the stomach through the mouth and esophagus to empty the stomach in an emergency, as in a case of poisoning.
stomach pump
n
(Medicine) Med a suction device for removing stomach contents by a tube inserted through the mouth
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Noun1.stomach pump - a suction pump used to remove the contents of the stomachstomach pump - a suction pump used to remove the contents of the stomach
suction pump - a pump for raising fluids by suction
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stomach pump n → lavanda gastrica
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