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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 11 | Surgeon's removal of a segment of the bowel | |
3 | 29% | 8 | Obtain a new sample from an existing sample | |
Surgeon Wipes Around Bowel Openings To Take A Sample Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SWAB" which means:
- noun
- • Implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
- • Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb
- • Wash with a swab or a mop
- • Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
An example sentence would be:
- • "The nurse used a swab to collect a sample from the patient's throat."
- • "I need to buy some cotton swabs for cleaning my ears."
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