enema

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical procedure in which a liquid is introduced into the rectum or colon through a tube for cleansing or medicinal purposes.

  - "She underwent an enema to prepare for her colonoscopy."
  - "The nurse administered the enema to the patient."

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Synonyms

clyster

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enema
dema , mena , rena

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Variants

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enema , enemas , enemata

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'enema' meaning 'in' and 'to introduce'.

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Trivia

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1. Enemas have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.

2. The first recorded use of an enema dates back to around 3000 BC in Egypt.

3. Some people believe that regular colon cleansing through enemas can improve overall health and wellbeing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Colonic irrigation: A related procedure that involves the use of larger amounts of water to cleanse the entire colon.

2. Enema kit: A set of equipment used to administer an enema at home, including a tube, a bulb or bag, and a solution.

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Culture

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Enemas have been used for various purposes throughout history, including for medicinal treatments, as part of religious rituals, and for colon cleansing.

How to Memorize "enema"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a nurse administering an enema to a patient using a tube and a bag or bulb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enema' with the idea of cleansing or preparing the body for a medical procedure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'ENAMA' to stand for 'introduce into the anus for medical purposes'.

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