enema

[en-uh-muh]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the injection of a fluid into the rectum to cause a bowel movement.

2. the fluid injected.

3. Also called enema bag. a rubber bag or other device for administering an enema.

enema

/ ˈɛnɪmə /

noun

1. the introduction of liquid into the rectum to evacuate the bowels, medicate, or nourish

2. the liquid so introduced

Word History and Origins

Origin of enema¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from Late Latin, from Greek: “injection,” from en- en- ² + (h)e- (stem of hiénai “to send, throw”) + -ma, noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of enema¹

C15: from New Latin, from Greek: injection, from enienai to send in, from hienai to send

Example Sentences

She had been told conventional treatment would give her a high chance of survival, but rejected chemotherapy in favour of alternative methods, like juices and coffee enemas.

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After her diagnosis in December 2023, Ms Shemirani went to live with her mother and began having five coffee enemas a day, according to her brothers.

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On social media, she uses the words "cancer-free" rather than "cured" - and says how she used juices and coffee enemas.

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If that means I have to get a coffee enema, I’m getting a coffee enema.

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What if an incurable condition could be managed with fresh juice and coffee enemas?

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