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poudrage

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Main Entry: pou·drage
Pronunciation: pü-'dräzh
Function: noun
: a surgical procedure in which an irritating powder is applied between serousmembranes (as in the pericardium or the pleural cavity) to promote their adhesion
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poudrage pou·drage (p&oomacr;-dräzh')
n.
The surgical application of powder, such as the dusting of opposing pleural surfaces with a slightly irritating powder in order to secure adhesion.

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