Jackson-Pratt drain en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its inventors, Drs. Fredrick E. Jackson and Richard A. Pratt. First mentioned in publications of the early 1970s.
Meanings
- A closed-suction medical device consisting of an internal drain connected to a grenade-shaped bulb via plastic tubing, commonly used for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Pratt drains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |