Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Tongue Depressor.
Tongue Depressor - as a noun
A thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat
Example Sentences
"The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine the patient's throat."
"The nurse handed the dentist a tongue depressor before the oral examination."
"I always gag when the doctor uses a tongue depressor."
"The medical student was instructed to sterilize the tongue depressors."
"The child was advised to stick out their tongue while the doctor held the tongue depressor."