Enema

usgb/ˈenəmə/
noun

A medical process where liquid is put into your rectum to help you poop.

The doctor suggested an enema to relieve the patient's constipation.
Visual representation of "enema" - A medical process where liquid is put into your rectum to help you poop

Often appears as...

  • barium enema
  • saline enema

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Medical Procedure

An enema is a common clinical procedure, not a home remedy or a casual topic.

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During a hospital stay, the nurse may perform an enema.
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Specific Usage

The term 'enema' is specific; it doesn't refer to tablets or any other form of medication.

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The patient received an enema, not oral medication, for her condition.
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Preparation Context

'Enema' can be used in preparing for a medical test or surgery, to clear the bowel.

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The patient was given a barium enema before the X-ray examination.
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