ENEMA

enema, clyster

(noun) an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

enema (plural enemas or enemata)

An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.

The fluid so injected.

A device for administering such an injection.

Synonyms

• (fluid so injected): clyster

Anagrams

• Ameen, Menae, Naeem, amene, meane

Source: Wiktionary


En"e*ma, n.; pl. L. Enemata. Etym: [L. enema, Gr. (Med.)

Definition: An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment. Hoblyn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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