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Definition
To undergo or perform gastric lavage or stomach pumping to flush out toxins.
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How it's used
This term is strictly clinical and carries a serious, urgent tone associated with emergency medical intervention. It is rarely used outside of hospital contexts or discussions about severe poisoning. Unlike general stomach-related complaints, this specific procedure is viewed as a last resort due to its invasive and uncomfortable nature.
Examples
He ate something wrong and went to the hospital; the doctor said he needs to have his stomach pumped.
The stomach pumping process is very painful, you really need to be more careful about what you eat next time.
Related words
Common phrases
sent for gastric lavage
require stomach pumping
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general stomach cleaning or detoxing, which are often marketed as health trends. Using this word to describe a simple stomach ache or a dietary cleanse is medically inaccurate and sounds alarmist.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
