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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes [syn: enema, clyster]

Merriam Webster's

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 Reference Dictionary

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. Etymology: LL f. Gk enema f. eniemi inject (as EN-(2), hiemi send)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

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.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(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

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. (Med.) Clyster, glyster, injection, lavement.

Moby Thesaurus

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