Enema

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  • noun. The injection of liquid into the rectum through the anus for cleansing, for stimulating evacuation of the bowels, or for other therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
  • noun. The fluid so injected.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Pl. enemata (enem′ a-tä). In medicine, a quantity of fluid injected into the rectum; a clyster; an injection.
  • noun. [capitalized] In entomology, a genus of scarabæoid beetles, founded by Hope in 1837. There are about 6 Mexican and North American species.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. An injection of fluid into the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
  • noun. The fluid so injected.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
    • Word Usage
    "The technologist will ask why the barium enema is being performed and explain the procedure to both you and your child."
    Form
    enema queen  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    5-ml  Clark  blood-filled  catheters  demulcent  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    ablution  abstergent  aerosol  aspergil  aspergillum  
    variant
    enemata  
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