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Swab
01
hisopo
a small, soft material used by a doctor, nurse, etc. for applying medication, cleansing a wound, or taking samples from someone’s body
What is a "swab"?
A swab is a small, soft piece of material typically made of cotton or another absorbent material attached to a stick or handle for easy handling. They are commonly used in medical settings to apply medications, collect samples from the body, or clean wounds. Swabs are essential tools for maintaining hygiene and diagnosing patients effectively in medical settings.
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mopa, trapeador
a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors
Example
He grabbed the swab to clean up the spill in the kitchen.
Agarró la mopa para limpiar el derrame en la cocina.
The janitor used a swab to ensure the hallway was spotless.
El conserje utilizó un trapeador para asegurarse de que el pasillo estuviera impecable.
03
tomar una muestra
an act of cleansing a wound or taking samples from someone's body using a swab
to swab
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fregar, limpiar con un trapo
wash with a swab or a mop
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frotar, limpiar
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
03
limpiar con un algodón
to clean, apply medication to, or remove liquid from a wound using a swab
Transitive
Example
The nurse will swab the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
La enfermera limpiará la herida con antiséptico para prevenir infecciones.
He asked the nurse to swab the injured area before bandaging it.
Él pidió a la enfermera que limpiara la zona herida antes de vendarla.
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