tent

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[Fr. tente, fr. L. tenta, stretched]

1. A plug of soft material used to maintain or dilate the opening to a sinus, canal, or body cavity. A variety of cylindrically shaped materials may be used.
2. A portable covering or shelter composed of fabric.

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[Fr. tente, fr. L. tenta, stretched]

1. A plug of soft material used to maintain or dilate the opening to a sinus, canal, or body cavity. A variety of cylindrically shaped materials may be used.
2. A portable covering or shelter composed of fabric.

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