Pump somebody’s stomach

verb

To remove something from person's stomach by medical procedure.

The doctor had to pump his stomach because he had ingested poison.

Technical

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Pro Tip 1/3

Used to describe an urgent medical procedure to prevent harm from swallowed toxins.

After overdosing on pills, her stomach was pumped at the hospital immediately.

Pro Tip 2/3

Conveys a serious situation and is not used casually or in a joking manner.

I heard he’s in critical condition because they’re pumping his stomach.

Pro Tip 3/3

Highlights that this is a medical procedure performed by professionals, not by individuals themselves.

She can't pump her own stomach, she needs to get to a hospital.

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