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Webster 1913 Edition
Bougie
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Bou-gie′
,Noun.
[F.
bougie
wax candle, bougie, fr. Bougie
, Bugia
, a town of North Africa, from which these candles were first imported into Europe.] 1.
(Surg.)
A long, flexible instrument, that is introduced into the urethra, esophagus, etc., to remove obstructions, or for the other purposes. It was originally made of waxed linen rolled into cylindrical form.
2.
(Pharm.)
A long slender rod consisting of gelatin or some other substance that melts at the temperature of the body. It is impregnated with medicine, and designed for introduction into urethra, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Bougie
BOUGIE
,Noun.
In Surgery, a long slender instrument, that is introduced through the urethra into the bladder, to remove obstructions. It is usually made of slips of waxed linen, coiled into a slightly conical form by rolling them on any hard smooth surface. It is also made of catgut, elastic gum and metal; but those of waved linen are generally preferred.