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lavement

/ˈlɑːvmənt/

/ˈlævmənt/

Translations

lavementnoun

lavements

The doctor recommended a lavement to relieve the patient's constipation.

Доктор порекомендовал клизму для облегчения запора у пациента.

Synonyms

lavementadjective

more lavement

Comp.

most lavement

Super.

/ˈlɑːvmənt/

/ˈlævmənt/

Used attributively in phrases such as "lavement syringe"; considered an adjective in such contexts.

lavementnoun

A medical procedure involving the introduction of a liquid into the rectum and colon via the anus, often for cleansing or therapeutic purposes.

The doctor recommended a lavement to help relieve the patient's constipation.

The liquid or medicinal solution injected as an enema.

The pharmacist prepared a mild soap lavement for the patient.

lavementadjective

Relating to an enema or used for administering an enema.

The nurse picked up the lavement syringe from the tray.