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Meaning of overtube | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A protective tube used during endoscopy, typically during removal of a foreign body

Examples

“Depending on the nature and location of the foreign bodies, we used a wide diversity of endoscopic devices (retrieval basket, biopsy forceps, polypectomy snare, transparent distal protective hood, and overtube) to perform ⟳ the procedures.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

overtubulation overtunic Overture Overtures Overturf overturn

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