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
He also underwent an arthroscopic lavage on his right knee to remove loose bodies.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2016
He underwent an unusual procedure called a lavage, in which his lung was flushed of sticky material filling up the air sacs and robbing him of oxygen.
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
Treatment.—Stomach-tube and free lavage; cold affusion; drawing forward tongue; artificial respiration; galvanism and suspension with head downward.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison ) Robertson
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