Definition of "emptying" []

• Present participle of to empty. (verb)
• The act by which something is emptied. (noun)

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• "Regardless of the amount involved, gastric emptying is not indicated for accidental ingestion of a hydrocarbon lacking systemic toxicity."
• "During that time we are able to measure the rate at which the gallbladder empties, and determine if emptying is normal."
• "The frequently cited amount of 1mL./kg. as the indication for gastric emptying is not supported by animal studies. 2,4"