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suction /suc·tion/ (suk´shun) aspiration of gas or fluid by mechanical means. post-tussive suction a sucking sound heard over a lung cavity just after a cough. suction [suk′shən] Etymology: L, sugere, to suck the aspiration of a gas or fluid by reducing air pressure over its surface, usually by mechanical means. suction aspiration of gas or fluid by mechanical means. post-tussive suction a sucking sound heard over a lung cavity just after a cough. suction tip sterilizable metal, handheld instrument, used for suction by inserting into the end of a suction tube. Has an angled neck for reaching into difficult pockets and a small bulb on the end with many holes in it to permit placing it on tissue without obstructing the suction. Called also Yankauer tip. suction The removal of a fluid or semifluid substance with a negative pressure device. See Liposuction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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