Meanings
noundrain sponge (plural drain sponges)
plural drain sponges
- medicineA specialized gauze pad with a pre-cut slit designed to fit snugly around medical tubes, catheters, chest tubes, or tracheostomies.
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drain sponge. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drain%20sponge
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