Miller-Abbott tube en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented by William Osler Abbott and Thomas Grier Miller.
Meanings
- A device used to treat obstructions in the small intestine through intubation, consisting of two tubes, one for water and one to inflate a balloon in the duodenum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller-Abbott tubes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Abbott-Miller tube | alternative | lexicographic |