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 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

His remedies—immediate regurgitation, lavage, neutralizing agent—were easy enough to master.

From The Status Civilization by Sheckley, Robert