Definition of Lavage

1. Noun. Washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water.

Generic synonyms: Irrigation
Specialized synonyms: Gastric Lavage
Derivative terms: Lave

Definition of Lavage

1. Noun. A washing. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A washing of a hollow organ. ¹

3. Verb. (medicine) To wash a hollow organ ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lavage

1. a washing [n -S] - See also: washing

Medical Definition of Lavage

1. Washing out. Gastric lavage is washing out the stomach, for example, to remove drugs or poisons. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lavage

lauwines
lav
lava
lava-like
lava dome
lava domes
lava lamp
lava lamps
lavabo
lavaboes
lavabos
lavacicle
lavacicles
lavaform
lavage (current term)
lavaged
lavages
lavaging
lavalava
lavalavas
lavalier
lavaliere
lavalieres
lavaliers
lavalike
lavalliere
lavallieres
lavant
lavaret

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