enema
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Examples of ENEMA
- 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
en·e·ma
noun \ˈen-ə-mə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; enemasalso ; ene·ma·ta \ˌen-ə-ˈmät-ə, ˈen-ə-mə-tə\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ENEMA
1
: the injection of liquid into the intestine by way of the anus (as for cleansing or examination)
2
: the liquid injected by an enema
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