swabbing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cleaning a surface, typically with a swab or cotton applicator and a liquid solution.

  - "After the surgery, the doctor swabbed the wound with an antiseptic."
  - "The nurse swabbed the patient's throat before taking a culture."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swabbing
labbing , tabbing , rabbing

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Variants

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swab , swabbed , swabbing , swabs

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Etymology

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Originally, a swab was a bundle of swine bristles used for cleaning purposes. The term comes from the Old English word 'swabian,' meaning 'to sweep.'

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Trivia

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1. Swabs have been used for cleaning purposes since ancient times.

2. The term 'swab' comes from the Old English word 'swabian,' which means 'to sweep' or 'to wipe.'

3. Swabs can be made from various materials, including cotton, rayon, and polyester.

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Related Concepts

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1. sterilization: The process of eliminating all forms of microbial life from an object or surface.

2. aseptic technique: A set of practices designed to prevent infection during medical procedures.

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Culture

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Swabbing is an essential part of medical procedures, particularly in surgeries and diagnostic tests. It is used to clean and sterilize surfaces before and after procedures to prevent infections.

How to Memorize "swabbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of swabbing: Dip the swab into a liquid solution, then use gentle circular motions to clean the surface. Repeat as necessary.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swabbing' with 'cleaning' or 'sterilization' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase: 'Swabbing is what doctors do to keep us germ-free.'

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