lavage

Example Sentences

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Ductal lavage flushes out cells from the breast’s milk ducts, where breast cancer often originates, so that they may be analyzed for abnormalities that suggest an elevated risk of the disease.

From New York Times

Then, they performed a delicate task called gastric lavage.

From New York Times

The woman’s infection is the first to be linked to improper nasal lavage, according to Piper.

From Seattle Times

He also had an arthroscopic lavage procedure to clean out his right knee.

From Washington Times

The right knee procedure – known as an arthroscopic lavage – is considered routine and relatively minor, but the operation on the left knee would’ve sidelined Wall for months had he undergone it during the season.

From Washington Post