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drainage tube n.
- A tube inserted into a wound or cavity to facilitate fluid removal.
Examples from the Web for drainage tube Historical Examples of drainage tube
If much bagging takes place, the use of a drainage-tube will prove quite sufficient.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery
Joseph Bell
He generally made a counter-opening behind to get rid of discharges, and inserted a drainage-tube.
A Manual of the Operations of Surgery
Joseph Bell