enema

en·e·ma

noun \ˈe-nə-mə\

plural enemas also ene·ma·ta\ˌe-nə-ˈmä-tə, ˈe-nə-mə-tə\

Definition of ENEMA

1

: the injection of liquid into the rectum and colon by way of the anus

2

: material for injection as an enema

Examples of ENEMA

1. The nurse gave the patient an enema.

Origin of ENEMA

Late Latin, from Greek, from enienai to inject, from en- + hienai to send — more at jet

First Known Use: 15th century

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