noun a small medical tool used to hold down the tongue during a physical examination or medical procedure
Used by healthcare professionals to hold down the tongue during a physical examination or medical procedure.
Commonly employed in pediatric care to examine the throat and mouth of young patients.
Included in first aid kits for emergency situations requiring oral examination or airway management.
Utilized by veterinarians to facilitate oral examinations in animals.
Utilized in dental practices to keep the tongue in place for oral examinations or dental procedures.
A doctor uses a tongue depressor to examine a patient's throat and mouth during a physical examination.
A nurse uses a tongue depressor to help the doctor perform a throat examination or to apply medication to the back of the throat.
A dentist may use a tongue depressor to move the tongue aside and get a better view of the teeth and gums during a dental examination.
A speech therapist may use a tongue depressor to help assess a patient's oral motor skills and tongue movements.
A medical assistant may assist the doctor by handing them a tongue depressor during a physical examination.
A pediatrician uses a tongue depressor to examine the throat and mouth of young patients during check-ups or when they are sick.