ENEMA DEFINITIONS - 10 definitions found
enema n 1: an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes [syn: enema, clyster] enema nemea emane enema 1681, from Gk. enema "injection," from enienai "to send in, inject," from en- "in" + hienai "send" (cognate of L. jacere). Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (2003) enema noun (plural enemas; also enemata) Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek, from enienai to inject, from en- + hienai to send — more at jet Date: 15th century 1. the injection of liquid into the intestine by way of the anus 2. material for injection as an enema Oxford English Reference Dictionary
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner\'s English Dictionary enema (enemas) If someone has an enema, a liquid is put into their bottom in order to make them empty their bowels, for example before they have an operation. N-COUNT English Explanatory Dictionary enema ˈenɪmə n. (pl. enemas or enemata) 1 the injection of liquid or gas into the rectum, esp. to expel its contents. 2 a fluid or syringe used for this. [LL f. Gk enema f. eniemi inject (as EN-(2), hiemi send)] Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) Enema \En"e*ma\, n.; pl. L. Enemata. [L. enema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to send in; ? in + ? to send.] (Med.) An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment. --Hoblyn. Soule\'s Dictionary of English Synonyms enema n. ( Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 88 Moby Thesaurus words for "enema": ablution, abstergent, aerosol, aspergil, aspergillum, atomizer, cathartic, cleaner, cleaning agent, cleaning out, cleaning solvent, cleanser, cleansing cream, clysma, clyster, cold cream, concentrate sprayer, cream, dentifrice, depurant, detergent, diuretic, douche, douching, elution, elutriation, emetic, flush, flushing, flushing out, fountain syringe, holystone, irrigation, lathering, lavabo, lavage, lavation, lavement, laving, lotion, mist concentrate sprayer, mopping, mopping up, mouthwash, nauseant, needle bath, nozzle, pumice stone, purgative, purge, purifier, rinse, rinsing, scouring, scrub, scrubbing, scrubbing up, shampoo, shower, shower bath, shower head, soap, soaping, solvent, sparge, sparger, sponge, sponging, spray, spray can, sprayer, sprinkler, sprinkler head, sprinkling system, swabbing, synthetic detergent, syringe, tooth powder, toothpaste, wash, washing, washing up, washout, washup, watercart, watering can, watering pot, wiping up |
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