Bonney's blue

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after British gynaecological surgeon Victor Bonney (1872–1953).

Noun[edit]

Bonney's blue

  1. (gynaecology) An antiseptic solution used to sterilise and stain the vagina, cervix and surrounding skin during gynaecological procedures, and therefore reducing postoperative infection.