| pubovaginal muscle | <anatomy> In the female, the most medial fibres of the levator ani (pubococcygeus) muscle that extend from the pubis into the lateral walls of the vagina. Synonym: musculus pubovaginalis, pubovaginal muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pubovaginal operation | Operative procedure for urinary incontinence. A strip of tissue, usually autologous rectus abdominis fascia, is used to suspend or elevate bladder neck and posterior urethra toward pubic symphysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pulmonary sling | <radiology> Aberrant course of left pulmonary artery between trachea and oesophagus, may cause obstructive emphysema of the right lung if the right main stem bronchus is compressed (12 Dec 1998) |
| shoulder sling dressing | A conventional around-the-neck and down the back support that is useful for immobilising an injured shoulder or collarbone (clavicle). (27 Sep 1997) |
| sling | A supporting bandage or suspensory device; especially a loop suspended from the neck and supporting the flexed forearm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sling psychrometer | Wet and dry bulb thermometers mounted on a hand sling, for use when a small portable psychrometer is required. (05 Mar 2000) |