enema

enema definition - medical

en·e·ma (ĕnˈə-mə)

noun pl. en·e·mas
  1. The injection of liquid into the rectum through the anus for cleansing, for stimulating evacuation of the bowels, or for other therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
  2. The fluid so injected.

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