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enema

nounmasculinetechnicalrare/kliʃˈtɛɾ/clis·ter

Definition

1

Injection of liquid into the rectum or colon for cleansing, medical treatment, or administration of medication.

Usage examples

The doctor prescribed an enema to relieve constipation.
The application of the enema must be done carefully.

Common combinations

administer an enemacleansing enemaenema solution