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lavage

[luh-vahzh, lav-ij] / ləˈvɑʒ, ˈlæv ɪdʒ /


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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

He also underwent an arthroscopic lavage on his right knee 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

In the idiopathic types considerable benefit has resulted from the endobronchial lavage and endobronchial oily injections mentioned under lung abscess.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Chevalier Jackson




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