31. Arthroscopic lavage is one of many procedures available to help reverse the damage of early arthritis. 32. Through ductal lavage , a woman massages her breasts and then suction is applied to the nipple. 33. There is another breast test, called ductal lavage , that some women are clamoring to get. 34. The most suitable specimens are the sputum, or when clinically necessary, bronchoalveolar lavage or biopsy. 35. The other involved lavage and debridement, cutting away rough pieces of tissue before washing the joint clean. 36. Also, those with one abnormal BeLPT tested with fluid from a bronchial alveolar lavage are considered sensitized. 37. The genome of " P . jirovecii " has been sequenced from a bronchoalveolar lavage sample. 38. However, there is also evidence that lavage may flush the material into the small intestine, increasing absorption. 39. While radiographs can be helpful for diagnosis, airway sampling through transtracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage is often necessary. 40. Lavage is a French word that means " to wash " or " to rinse ."