Swabbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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swabbed

 

[ หˆswษ‘หbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Swabbed is the past form of the verb 'swab', which refers to the act of cleaning, wiping, or collecting a sample from a surface or a part of the body using a piece of absorbent material. This procedure is commonly used in medical settings to gather samples for testing or to clean wounds. In a laboratory context, a swab may be taken to test for the presence of bacteria or viruses. It can also refer to the act of applying a liquid such as antiseptic onto a swabbed area. Proper technique is essential to ensure samples are collected effectively.

Synonyms

cleaned, mopped, wiped

Examples of usage

  • The nurse swabbed the patient's arm before the injection.
  • The technician swabbed the surface to check for contaminants.
  • He swabbed the inside of his mouth for a DNA test.

Translations

Translations of the word "swabbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฌ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgestrichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengusap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wytrzeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ญใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tamponnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silinmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฆ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otล™eno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utretรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆ‹ญ่ฟ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrisan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurrka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั€ั‚ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silinmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fregado

Etymology

The word 'swab' originates from the Middle English term 'swobbe', meaning 'to wash' or 'to wipe'. It is believed to have ties to the Old Norse word 'svabba', which means 'to wipe or scrub'. The use of swabs in a medical context became more prevalent as the understanding of hygiene and sterilization processes advanced in the early 20th century. Swabbing techniques have been integral in various fields, ranging from medical testing to forensic science, highlighting the importance of collecting uncontaminated samples for analysis. Over time, the noun form 'swab' also developed, referring to the absorbent material used in this process, and its usage has become synonymous with modern diagnostic practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,870 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.