Gastric lavage

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounA 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.

Synonyms

stomach pump enema purging proctoclysis vagotomy dry enema oral rehydration therapy pneumocolon pulmonary toilet gastric balloon gi cocktail jejunostomy

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