clyster

[klis-ter]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. an enema.

clyster

/ ˈklɪstə /

noun

1. med a former name for an enema

Word History and Origins

Origin of clyster¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek klystēr, equivalent to *klyd- (base of klýzein to rinse out; cataclysm ) + -tēr agent noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of clyster¹

C14: from Greek klustēr, from kluzein to rinse

Example Sentences

What shall I say to thy internal spirit,—thy opium,—thy salt-petre,——thy greasy unctions,—thy daily purges,—thy nightly clysters, and succedaneums?

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Castor-oil and burned butter will remove the most obstinate cases; though a clyster of oil, in addition, may sometimes be required, in order to effect a cure.

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The eclampsia continued one hour, and were controlled by large and repeated doses of bromide of potassium, aided by clysters of five grains of hydrate of chloral in water.

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A stimulating clyster may then be given, composed of warm water, into which a few grains of powdered capsicum may be sprinkled.

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Shall I speak, dear Warner? let me now; it does so wamble within me, just like a clyster, i'faith la, and I can keep it no longer, for my heart.

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