<unk>  A<unk>  (sometimes called spatula) is a tool used in medical practice to depress the tongue to allow for examination of the mouth and throat. The most common modern<unk> s are flat, thin, wooden blades, smoothed and rounded at both ends, but, historically,<unk> s have been made of a variety of materials. Since they are inexpensive and difficult to clean because of their porous texture, wooden<unk> s are labeled for disposal after a single usage. Hobbyists and teachers have found a multitude of uses for<unk> s (sometimes called "craft sticks", "popsicle sticks", or "icy pole sticks") in their projects.<unk> s may be used to form so-called "stick bombs". Earlier versions of<unk> s were made from balsa, pine, or redwood woods.<unk> s made from wood and metal exist from the American Civil War.
Tongue depressor
Tongue cleaner
Stretcher
Vinegar
Lunatic
Periorbita
Retractor 
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