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noun
1.
a washing.
2.
Medicine/Medical.
a.
cleansing by irrigation or the like.
b.
the washing out of the stomach.
Origin:
1890–95; < French: literally, a washing, equivalent to lav(er) to wash (< Latin lavāre) + -age -age
1890–95; < French: literally, a washing, equivalent to lav(er) to wash (< Latin lavāre) + -age -age
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lavage lav·age (lāv'ĭj, lä-väzh')
n.
A washing, especially of a hollow organ such as the stomach or lower bowel, with repeated injections of water.
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