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Bovie
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English
Etymology 1
en
Proper noun
s
en.
Any of several notable people with this surname, especially William T. Bovie (1882-1958), a pioneer of biophysics and electrosurgery.
Etymology 2
From the Bovie Medical Bovie Medical Corporation, named after William T. Bovie (1882-1958), a pioneer of biophysics and electrosurgery, who led the development of the class of device.
Pronunciation
en /ˈboʊvi/
Proper noun
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en surgery proprietary eponym A tool for electrosurgery, including radiofrequency ablation and electrocautery.