tongue depressor

n.
A thin blade for pressing down the tongue during a medical examination of the mouth and throat; a spatula.

n.pl

A flat wooden stick used to position the tongue so that the back of the throat may be seen. Several may be used together as mouth props.

n.

A thin blade for pressing down the tongue during a medical examination of the mouth and throat; a spatula.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a thin depressor used to press the tongue down during an examination of the mouth and throat

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