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snare (snār) a wire loop for removing polyps and tumors by encircling them at the base and closing the loop.
snare [sner] Etymology: AS, sneare, noose a device designed for holding a wire noose, used in removing small stalklike growths. The operator tightens the wire around the stalk (peduncle), thus removing the growth. snare [snār] a wire loop for removing polyps and other pedunculated growths by cutting them off at the base.
snare an entrapping loop. cable snare see hog holder. obstetrical snare a looped cord for slipping over the head of a fetus to provide traction on the neck. Applied over the nape and through the mouth, not around the neck. pig snare see hog holder. surgical snare
a wire loop for removing polyps and other pedunculated growths by cutting them off at the base. snare Surgery A looped device used to snag a polyp or other small and/or pedunculated structures from sites of difficult access Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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