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enema

/ˈɛn.ɪ.mə/

/ˈɛn.ə.mə/

Translations

enemanoun

enemas

/ˈɛn.ɪ.mə/

/ˈɛn.ə.mə/

The doctor recommended an enema to relieve constipation.

Доктор порекомендовал клизму для облегчения запора.

Synonyms

enemaverb

enemaed

Past Simple

enemaed

Past Participle

enemaing

Gerund

/ˈen.ɪ.mə/

/ˈɛn.ə.mə/

Rare, chiefly in medical contexts: to administer an enema.

enemaadjective

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "enema kit").

enemanoun

A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, relieve constipation, or administer medication.

The doctor recommended an enema to help relieve the patient's severe constipation.

The liquid or gas that is injected into the rectum during this procedure.

The nurse prepared the enema before administering it to the patient.

enemaverb

To administer an enema to (a patient).

The nurse enemaed the patient before surgery.

enemaadjective

Relating to or designed for an enema.

The clinic stocked several enema syringes and other enema equipment.