irrigable
6.7
Can be washed or flushed with liquid to clean a wound
- adjective
- /ˈɪrɪɡəbl/
- Specialized
:
lavable
- The doctor determined that the wound was irrigable and could be safely cleaned with saline.
Examples
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Before the procedure, the nurse checked if the cavity was irrigable to prevent infection.
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Some injuries are not irrigable due to their location or the risk of further damage.
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The doctor said the wound is irrigable.
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The nurse confirmed that the site is irrigable.
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The doctor determined that the wound was irrigable and could be safely cleaned with saline.
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Before the procedure, the nurse checked if the cavity was irrigable to prevent infection.
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Some injuries are not irrigable due to their location or the risk of further damage.
Synonyms
cleanable
vsirrigable
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1.0
Easy to wash or wipe to remove dirt
is meant to be washed or flushed with liquid often for wounds
How Washable
Surface Forms
irrigable positive
Morphology
Etymology
Irrigable comes from the root irrig-, as in irrigate, which comes from a Latin word meaning 'to water'. So when a wound is irrigable, it can be safely washed or flushed with liquid.