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Meaning of LAVAGE

Pronunciation:  lu'vâzh

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water
 

LAVAGE is a 6 letter word that starts with L.

 

 See Also: gastric lavage, irrigation

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: the process of washing (cleaning) of an organ such as the bowel or stomach.
 

 

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