Bovie
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
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Proper noun edit
Bovie (plural Bovies)
- A surname.
- Any of several notable people with this surname, especially William T. Bovie (1882-1958), a pioneer of biophysics and electrosurgery.
Etymology 2 edit
From the 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 edit
Proper noun edit
Bovie (plural Bovies)
- (surgery, genericized trademark) A tool for electrosurgery, including radiofrequency ablation and electrocautery.