drainage
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(drān′ăj)

The flow or withdrawal of fluids, such as blood, infused saline, pus, and collected debris, from a cavity, organ, surgical site, or wound.
SEE: autodrainage; SEE: drain
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(drān′ăj)

The flow or withdrawal of fluids, such as blood, infused saline, pus, and collected debris, from a cavity, organ, surgical site, or wound.
SEE: autodrainage; SEE: drain
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