poudrage

noun

pou·​drage pü-ˈdräzh How to pronounce poudrage (audio)
: a surgical procedure in which an irritating powder is applied between serous membranes (as in the pericardium or the pleural cavity) to promote their adhesion

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“Poudrage.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/poudrage. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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