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Meaning of gossypiboma | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A gauze or surgical sponge left inside a patient's body after surgery.

Examples

“The gossypiboma obstructed the patient's bowel.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

gossyplure gossypol gossypose gost Gostick gostilna