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Noun: surgical vacuum pump
  1. A medical device used during and after surgical procedure in order to remove fluids, tissues or gases.
    "Surgical vacuum pumps are being used not only for general surgery, but also for liposuction and endoscopy.";
    - surgical suction pump

Type of: medical instrument, suction pump