noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A washing. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water wordnet
3. 3
   A washing of a hollow organ. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To wash a hollow organ

Synonyms

All synonyms

ablutiondoucheenemaflushirrigationrinse

Etymology

Borrowed from French lavage.

Related phrases

gastric lavagenasal lavagewhole lung lavage

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