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Bougie \Bou*gie"\, n. [F. bougie wax candle, bougie, fr. Bougie,
Bugia, a town of North Africa, from which these candles were
first imported into Europe.]
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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 It was originally made of waxed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.
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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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