"mandrin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mandrins [plural]
Etymology: From French mandrin. See mandrel. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|mandrin}} French mandrin Head templates: {{en-noun}} mandrin (plural mandrins)
  1. (medicine) A metal wire or stylet inserted into a flexible catheter to give it shape and firmness while passing through a hollow tubular structure. Synonyms: mandrel
    Sense id: en-mandrin-en-noun-JJe04ZAa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Medicine Topics: medicine, sciences

Inflected forms

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