siphonage

siphonage
Emptying of the stomach or other cavity by means of a siphon.

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n.
the transfer of liquid from one container to another by means of a bent tube. The procedure is used in gastric lavage, when the stomach is filled with water through a funnel and rubber tube, and the tube is then bent downwards to act as a siphon and empty the stomach of its contents.

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si·phon·age (siґfon-əj) the use of the siphon, as in gastric lavage or in draining the bladder.

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  • siphonage — [sī′fənij] n. the act of siphoning …   English World dictionary

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  • siphonage — /suy feuh nij/, n. the action of a siphon. [1850 55; SIPHON + AGE] * * * …   Universalium

  • siphonage — n. act of conveying a liquid through a siphon, act of transferring a liquid from one container to another using a long tube and the force of atmospheric pressure …   English contemporary dictionary

  • siphonage — si·phon·age …   English syllables

  • siphonage — n. the transfer of liquid from one container to another by means of a bent tube. The procedure is used in gastric lavage, when the stomach is filled with water through a funnel and rubber tube, and the tube is then bent downwards to act as a… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • siphonage — /ˈsaɪfənɪdʒ/ (say suyfuhnij) noun the action of a siphon …  

  • siphonage — ˈsīf(ə)nij noun ( s) Etymology: siphon + age : the action or use of a siphon …   Useful english dictionary

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