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Suction

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Definition: The removal of secretions, gas or fluid from hollow or tubular organs or cavities by means of a tube and a device that acts on negative pressure.  NIM; note X ref DRAINAGE, SUCTION: differentiate from DRAINAGE; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; SUCTION LIPECTOMY see LIPECTOMY is available    Other names Drainage, Suction; Aspiration, Mechanical; Suctions; Suction Drainages; Suction Drainage; Mechanical Aspirations; Mechanical Aspiration; Drainages, Suction; Aspirations, Mechanical

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