A way of obtaining a sample of fluid from the airways by inserting a flexible tube through the windpipe. Used to diagnose the type of lung disease.
bronchoalveolar lavage
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Simon C. Afford has written: 'The form and function of ling alpha proteinase inhibitor in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from healthy individuals'
The acid-fast stain is typically performed on sputum samples from TB patients to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Other specimens that can be tested include bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and tissue biopsies.
well the definition of the word Lavage means to "wash out an organ" so lavage of the maxillary sinus mean to wash out the maxillary sinus.
Sinus lavage is the medical term meaning washing of nasal sinuses. Sinus lavage may be performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.
Cleansing.
Ear lavage is rinsing of the ear canal. It's a favorite way of removing impacted cerumen (blocked-up ear wax).
The irrigation or washing out of an organ, as of the stomach or bowel.
lavage
'Washing' in French is 'lavage'.