lavage
Americannoun
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a washing.
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Medicine/Medical.
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cleansing by irrigation or the like.
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the washing out of the stomach.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of lavage
1890–95; < French: literally, a washing, equivalent to lav ( er ) to wash (< Latin lavāre ) + -age -age
Example Sentences
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A technique devised by Dr. Love, known as ductal lavage, can screen patients for an elevated risk of breast cancer.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023
He also underwent an arthroscopic lavage on his right knee to remove loose bodies.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2016
He opted instead for a second lavage at the Cleveland Clinic in May 2005.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2015
Veteran forward Al Harrington had a diagnostic arthroscopy and lavage procedure on Monday night in Vail, Colo., to clean out loose particles in his right knee.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2013
Treatment.—Stomach-tube and free lavage; cold affusion; drawing forward tongue; artificial respiration; galvanism and suspension with head downward.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )
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