lavage
lavage (lav-ahzh) n. washing out a body cavity, such as the colon or stomach, with water or a medicated solution. In cases of bowel obstruction the washing out can be done during the operation (on-table l.). See also bronchoalveolar lavage, diagnostic peritoneal lavage.
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