English Explanatory Dictionary

whole lung lavage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A procedure consisting of flushing the lung(s) with saline, employed for treating respiratory conditions such as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP).

Word forms

whole lung lavage WLL

Synonyms

lung washing

Related words

broncholavage bronchial washing bronchoalveolar lavage bronchoalveolar washing
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