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Technique of using a solution, usually physiologic saline, to cool the surgical bur and flush away the surgical debris.<\/p>\n

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Act of flushing an area with a solution.<\/p>\n

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The washing out of a cavity in the body.<\/p>\n

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Washing out of a body part or a wound with water or a medicated solution.<\/p>\n

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The process of washing out a wound or hollow organ with a continuous flow of water or medicated solution.<\/p>\n

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Irrigation is the method of washing-out wounds, or cavities of the body, like the bladder and bowels.<\/p>\n

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The cleansing of a canal or cavity by flushing with water or other fluids; the washing of a wound. The solutions used for cleansing should be sterile and, for comfort, have an approximate temperature slightly warmer than body temperature ( 100\u00b0 to 1 15\u00b0F or 37.8\u00b0 to 46.1\u00b0C). When irrigation is performed for bleeding, cold or iced irrigant may be used.<\/p>\n

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The cleansing of a canal or cavity by flushing with water or other fluids; the washing of a wound. The solutions used for cleansing should be sterile and, for comfort, have an approximate temperature slightly warmer than body temperature ( 100\u00b0 to 1 15\u00b0F or 37.8\u00b0 to 46.1\u00b0C). When irrigation is performed for bleeding, cold or iced irrigant may be used.<\/p>\n

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In the field of medicine, the act of purging or irrigating a wound or aperture within the body by directing a flow of water or a suitable liquid.<\/p>\n

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