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enema Audio
en·e·ma [ en-uh-muh ]
Etymology:
Greek enema = rectal lavage
Definitions related to enema:
  • A rectal preparation for therapeutic, diagnostic, or nutritive purposes.
    NCI Health Level 7 Vocabulary
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
  • (enema dosage form) A solution or suspension intended for administration into the rectum.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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