'Enema' definitions:
Definition of 'enema'
(from WordNet)
noun
An injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes [syn: enema, clyster]
Definition of 'Enema'
From: GCIDE
- Enema \En"e*ma\, n.; pl. L. Enemata. [L. enema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to send in; ? in + ? to send.] (Med.) An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment. --Hoblyn. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'enema'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- ablution,
- abstergent,
- aerosol,
- aspergil,
- aspergillum,
- atomizer,
- cathartic,
- cleaner,
- cleaning agent,
- cleaning out,
- cleaning solvent,
- cleanser,
- cleansing cream,
- clysma,
- clyster,
- cold cream,
- concentrate sprayer,
- cream,
- dentifrice,
- depurant,
- detergent,
- diuretic,
- douche,
- douching,
- elution,
- elutriation,
- emetic,
- flush,
- flushing,
- flushing out,
- fountain syringe,
- holystone,
- irrigation,
- lathering,
- lavabo,
- lavage,
- lavation,
- lavement,
- laving,
- lotion,
- mist concentrate sprayer,
- mopping,
- mopping up,
- mouthwash,
- nauseant,
- needle bath,
- nozzle,
- pumice stone,
- purgative,
- purge,
- purifier,
- rinse,
- rinsing,
- scouring,
- scrub,
- scrubbing,
- scrubbing up,
- shampoo,
- shower,
- shower bath,
- shower head,
- soap,
- soaping,
- solvent,
- sparge,
- sparger,
- sponge,
- sponging,
- spray,
- spray can,
- sprayer,
- sprinkler,
- sprinkler head,
- sprinkling system,
- swabbing,
- synthetic detergent,
- syringe,
- tooth powder,
- toothpaste,
- wash,
- washing,
- washing up,
- washout,
- washup,
- watercart,
- watering can,
- watering pot,
- wiping up