How to Pronounce "lavage"
word
ləˈvɑʒ
luh-VAHZH
lˈævɪdʒ
LAV-ij
Definition
Lavage is a medical procedure in which an organ or part of the body is washed out, often with a fluid, to clean it or remove unwanted substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ləˈvɑʒ
British English
lˈævɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-VAHZH
UK
LAV-ij
Listen in Context
The doctor performed a lavage to clean the patient's stomach.
A lavage was needed to remove the harmful substances.
Bronchoalveolar lavage helps diagnose lung diseases.
He was rushed to the hospital and underwent gastric lavage.