lavation

noun la·va·tion \lā-ˈvā-shən\

Definition of LAVATION

: the act or an instance of washing or cleansing

Middle English lavacioun, from Latin lavation-, lavatio, from lavare

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun la·va·tion \lā-ˈvā-shən\

: the act or an instance of washing or cleansing

—la·va·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-^əl\ adjective

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