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noun
A procedure consisting of diluting then emptying the contents of the stomach with a tube via the nose or mouth, most commonly performed following an overdose or poison ingestion, or in preparation for surgery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences, toxicology
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Synonyms: gastrolavage, stomach pump, gastric irrigation, gastric suction
Antonyms: none provided
noun
washing out the stomach with sterile water or a saltwater solution; removes blood or poisons
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lavage
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