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scrub up

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb scrub up has 1 sense
  1. scrub, scrub up - wash thoroughly; "surgeons must scrub prior to an operation"
    --1 is one way to wash, lave
    Sample sentence:
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Term: Scrub Up

Description:

Scrub up, primarily a phrasal verb, refers to the act of thoroughly cleaning one's hands, arms, and face, typically in preparation for a medical or surgical procedure. It can also refer to the process of cleaning and washing any part of the human body.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Before entering the operating room, the surgeon had to scrub up to maintain sterile conditions.
  2. After a long day of gardening, it's always refreshing to scrub up in a warm shower.
  3. The nurse reminded the patient to scrub up before giving blood samples.
  4. If you want to avoid getting sick, make sure to scrub up regularly, especially during flu season.

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