nounDownload🔗ShareA tapered cylindrical instrument for introducing an object into a tubular anatomical structure, or to dilate such a structure, as with an esophageal bougie.Examples:"The doctor gently inserted the bougies, one after another, to gradually widen the patient's narrowed esophagus and allow them to swallow food more easily. "medicinedeviceanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounDownload🔗ShareA wax candle.Examples:"We used bougies to light the room during the power outage. "itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading