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Definition of Lavage

Lavage: Washing out. Gastric lavage is washing out the stomach, for example, to remove drugs or poisons.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6229
Last Editorial Review: 5/21/1998

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