enema

UK
/ˈɛn.ɪ.mə/
US
/ˈɛn.ə.mə/
enemanoun
enemas
pl
UK
/ˈɛn.ɪ.mə/
US
/ˈɛn.ə.mə/
Traduzioni
lavementTerme médical courant.
The doctor recommended an enema to help relieve the patient's severe constipation.
Le médecin a recommandé un lavement pour soulager la constipation sévère du patient.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
clystèreTerme médical plus rare, parfois vieilli.
Definizioni
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
enemaed
Past Simple
enemaed
Past Participle
enemaing
Gerund
UK
/ˈen.ɪ.mə/
US
/ˈɛn.ə.mə/
Rare, chiefly in medical contexts: to administer an enema.
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Traduzioni aggiuntive
clystériserTerme médical rare.
Definizioni
To administer an enema to (a patient).
The nurse enemaed the patient before surgery.
enemaadjective
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "enema kit").
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clystériqueTerme médical rare.
Definizioni
Relating to or designed for an enema.
The clinic stocked several enema syringes and other enema equipment.