noun enema A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit X-ray imaging. 1
noun enema liquid injection in rectum 1
countable noun enema If someone has an enema, a liquid is put into their bottom in order to make them empty their bowels, for example before they have an operation. 0
noun enema the introduction of liquid into the rectum to evacuate the bowels, medicate, or nourish 0
noun enema the liquid so introduced 0
noun enema a liquid forced into the colon through the anus, as a purgative, medicine, etc.; clyster 0
noun enema the forcing of a liquid into the colon in such a way 0
noun enema An enema is a liquid injected into the rectum in order to cleanse, empty the bowels, or medicate. 0
