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
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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
For this reason many surgeons require the patient to be given lavage before leaving the operating room.
From Dietetics for Nurses by Fairfax T. Proudfit
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