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Lavage

Definition:

Lavage refers to the process of cleansing or rinsing out a body cavity, wound, or an organ with a liquid solution, especially in a therapeutic or medical context.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The doctor performed a lavage to clean the patient's infected wound.
2. During the surgery, a gastric lavage was conducted to remove excess toxins from the patient's stomach.
3. The lavage of the bronchial tubes is a commonly used medical procedure.

Verb:

1. The nurse carefully lavaged the patient's eye with saline solution.
2. The dermatologist recommended lavaging the affected area with warm water to soothe the irritation.
3. It is essential to lavage the stomach after ingesting certain poisonous substances.

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