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An instrument used to empty a cavity such as the bladder or bowel. A device for sucking fluid out of a cavity. In its simplest form it consists of a hollow rubber bulb that is attached, via a valve system, to a tube inserted into the cavity. Another valve leads to a discharge tube. Evacuators…

A D & C operation performed after an abortion or miscarriage to ensure the uterus is left empty.  

The act of removing the contents of something, especially discharging faeces from the bowel. The act of emptying (e.g., the bowels). In obstetrics, the term refers to emptying the uterus of the products of conception, as in abortion or removal of retained placental fragments.  

To discharge faeces from the bowel, or to have a bowel movement. To discharge, especially from the bowels; to empty the uterus.  

Natural uncomplicated labor and childbirth.  

A condition where the thyroid is functioning normally. Characterized by normal thyroid gland function. Euthyroid refers to the normal performance of the thyroid gland as compared with hypothyroid (under-functioning of the thyroid gland) or hyperthyroid (over-functioning of the thyroid gland). Having a normally functioning thyroid gland. Compare hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism. The descriptive term for a person…

To kill an incurably ill person or someone in a permanent coma.  

A passage through the porous bone forming the outside part of the Eustachian tube.  

Referring to tissue which heals well. Describing a tissue that heals quickly after injury.  

An aromatic medicinal oil distilled from the leaves of various species of tree in the genus Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus oil is derived from the leaves of eucalyptus trees. Due to its pleasant aroma and refreshing flavor, it is utilized as a flavoring agent. Additionally, eucalyptus oil is commonly found in cough and cold remedies, where it…