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
Then, they performed a delicate task called gastric lavage.
From New York Times
The woman’s infection is the first to be linked to improper nasal lavage, according to Piper.
From Seattle Times
He also had an arthroscopic lavage procedure to clean out his right knee.
From Washington Times
The right knee procedure – known as an arthroscopic lavage – is considered routine and relatively minor, but the operation on the left knee would’ve sidelined Wall for months had he undergone it during the season.
From Washington Post
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