Lavage ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lavage ( noun )

1. The act of washing or cleaning a body cavity, such as the stomach or lungs, using a tube or syringe.
2. The fluid used for washing or cleaning a body cavity.

Origin:

From the french word "lavage" meaning "washing".

Examples:

1. The patient underwent a stomach lavage to remove the ingested poison.
2. The lavage revealed a large amount of food still in the stomach.
3. The lavage solution was a mixture of water and saline.
4. The lavage procedure is used to remove foreign objects or toxins from the stomach.
5. The lavage is done under general anesthesia.

(As a verb)

Lavage ( verb )

1. The act of washing or cleaning a body cavity, such as the stomach or lungs, using a tube or syringe.
2. The fluid used for washing or cleaning a body cavity.

Origin:

From the french word "lavage" meaning "washing".

Examples:

1. The patient underwent a stomach lavage to remove the ingested poison.
2. The lavage revealed a large amount of food still in the stomach.
3. The lavage solution was a mixture of water and saline.
4. The lavage procedure is used to remove foreign objects or toxins from the stomach.
5. The lavage is done under general anesthesia.