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Lubrication

Medical Definition: The application of a substance to diminish friction between two surfaces. It may refer to oils, greases, and similar substances for the lubrication of medical equipment but it can be used for the application of substances to tissue to reduce friction, such as lotions for skin and vaginal lubricants.
Guide Notes: NIM; no qualif; coord with lubricant (IM); do not use for natural "lubrication" of joints: = probably SYNOVIAL FLUID
Also Called: Lubricants

Lubrication Medical Definitions and Terms

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