Definition of Bougie
Bou`gie´
n.
1.
1.
(Surg.)
A
long
,
flexible
instrument
,
that
is
introduced
into
the
urethra
,
esophagus
,
etc
.,
to
remove
obstructions
,
or
for
the
other
purposes
.
It
was
originally
made
of
waxed
linen
rolled
into
cylindrical
form
.
2.
(Pharm.)
A
long
slender
rod
consisting
of
gelatin
or
some
other
substance
that
melts
at
the
temperature
of
the
body
.
It
is
impregnated
with
medicine
,
and
designed
for
introduction
into
urethra
,
etc
.
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