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Vocabulary Entry
lavage
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A medical or therapeutic procedure for washing out a body cavity or organ.
Example Sentences
"The doctor recommended a lavage to help clear the patient's lungs."
"After the surgery, a gastric lavage was performed to remove any toxic substances."
"Lavage is often used in cases of poisoning to reduce the absorption of harmful substances."
V
verb
To wash or cleanse (an organ or body part) by flushing it with a liquid.
Example Sentences
"The nurse will lavage the patient's stomach after the overdose."
"Surgeons often lavage the surgical site to ensure it is free from debris."
"We need to lavage the wound to prevent infection."