Enema (Noun)
Meaning
An injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor ordered an enema to help relieve the patient's constipation.
- An enema may be used to clear the bowel before a colonoscopy.
- In some cases, an enema can also be used to administer medication.
- The enema helped to quickly relieve the patient's severe abdominal cramps.
- A barium enema is sometimes used in medical imaging to diagnose bowel problems.