enema
Americannoun
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the injection of a fluid into the rectum to cause a bowel movement.
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the fluid injected.
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Also called enema bag. a rubber bag or other device for administering an enema.
noun
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the introduction of liquid into the rectum to evacuate the bowels, medicate, or nourish
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the liquid so introduced
Etymology
Origin of enema
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
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC
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.
From BBC
Gerson therapy involves a strict plant-based diet, along with juices, supplements and coffee enemas.
From BBC
If that means I have to get a coffee enema, I’m getting a coffee enema.
From Los Angeles Times
What if an incurable condition could be managed with fresh juice and coffee enemas?
From Salon
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