clyster

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical instrument used for irrigating or cleansing the rectum or vagina.

  - "The doctor administered a clyster to the patient."
  - "She used a clyster to cleanse the vagina before the examination."

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Variants

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clyster , clysters

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'clisterium' meaning 'a strainer' or 'sieve'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks used clysters for religious purification rituals.

2. In some cultures, clysters were used as a form of punishment or torture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enema: An injection of liquid into the rectum or colon to cleanse the intestines or to treat certain medical conditions.

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Culture

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In medical literature, the term 'clyster' is commonly used to refer to the procedure of administering an enema. In ancient times, clysters were also used for religious and ritual purposes.

How to Memorize "clyster"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medical instrument used for irrigating or cleansing the rectum or vagina.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clyster' with the medical procedure of administering an enema.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clyster: Cleanses the Lower Intestinal System Thoroughly and Effectively' to remember the meaning of the word.

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