whole lung lavage en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) A procedure consisting of flushing the lung(s) with saline, employed for treating respiratory conditions such as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLL | alternative, initialism | lexicographic |
Relateds
bronchial washing · broncholavage · bronchoalveolar lavage · bronchoalveolar washing