irrigation
/ɪrɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels: the river supplies water for irrigation of agricultural crops [as modifier]: sprinkler irrigation systems
2 Medicine The process of washing out an organ or wound with a continuous flow of water or medication: for sinus congestion, saline nasal irrigation can be helpful...
- She had tried homeopathy, colonic irrigation, aloe vera, and reflexology.
- The differences in age, operation time, ultrasound time, and amount of irrigation solution among the groups were not significant.
- After two months, the abdominal distension showed no improvement and bowel irrigation was needed.
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