transitive verb.
To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
transitive verb.
Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly.
noun.
An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc.
noun.
scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end.
noun.
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