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probang

noun

pro·​bang ˈprō-ˌbaŋ How to pronounce probang (audio)
: a slender flexible rod with a sponge on one end used especially for removing obstructions from the esophagus

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“Probang.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/probang. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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