lavage
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A technique devised by Dr. Love, known as ductal lavage, can screen patients for an elevated risk of breast cancer.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023
In his right, the one that caused him to miss the season’s final five games, doctors performed an arthroscopic lavage, commonly a treatment for osteoarthritis, in order to remove loose bodies.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2016
He opted instead for a second lavage at the Cleveland Clinic in May 2005.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2015
Veteran forward Al Harrington had a diagnostic arthroscopy and lavage procedure on Monday night in Vail, Colo., to clean out loose particles in his right knee.
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2013
The patient can be taught to do the lavage.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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