Translations for swab in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

I.swab [Brit swɒb, Am swɑb] N

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1. swab MED (for cleaning):

swab

2. swab MED (specimen):

swab

tampone m diagnostico

to take a swab

fare un prelievo con tampone diagnostico

3. swab (mop):

swab

swab NAUT

II.swab <forma in -ing swabbing, pt, pp swabbed> [Brit swɒb, Am swɑb] VB trans

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1. swab MED:

swab wound

lavare [qc] con un tampone

2. swab NAUT:

swab, also swab down deck, floor

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Translations for swab in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.swab [swɑ:b] N

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1. swab MED:

swab (pad)

swab (for examination)

2. swab NAUT:

swab

II.swab <-bb-> [swɑ:b] VB trans

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1. swab MED:

swab

pulire (con un tampone)

2. swab (wash):

swab

lavare (con una redazza)

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Oral swabs are taken if culture is required. en.wikipedia.org

Starting in 2007, genetic analysis of blood samples and cheek swabs have become available to the public. en.wikipedia.org

This explains why a person may cough when tickled on the ear (such as when trying to remove ear wax with a cotton swab). en.wikipedia.org

It is also very sensitive to touch; a physician who must swab the area should avoid the hymen and swab the outer vulval vestibule instead. en.wikipedia.org

The solution can be applied with a cotton swab and then gently pulled flat by hand. en.wikipedia.org

The first patents for the invention date from 1973, claimed as a new invention for face and nail cleaning and a substitute for cotton swabs. en.wikipedia.org

Plating of swab samples requires time for the bacteria to proliferate, meaning it is unsuitable as an intrapartum test. en.wikipedia.org

Using soap and hot water or a povidone iodine swab are advisable alternatives to isopropyl alcohol in this case. en.wikipedia.org

Swabs were taken of the ignition keys, doors, fuel cans, scrub brushes sinks, and a red stain on the sink. en.wikipedia.org

These swabs have wooden or plastic stick handles with a cotton on synthetic tip. en.wikipedia.org

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