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enema

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en·e·ma /ˈenəmə/ noun [countable]  MHa liquid that is put into someone’s rectum to make their bowels empty 灌肠剂
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enemaDistal small bowel lesions may also be shown by reflux at barium enema or by entering the terminal ileum at colonoscopy.In this series we feel that no carcinoma was missed by barium enema in view of the follow up exceeding four years.There was a significant improvement in all symptoms with both 5-ASA and bismuth enemas.Bismuth enemas may offer a new therapeutic option in distal ulcerative colitis.A small bowel enema examination was normal.Caffeine enemas are given four hourly, as well as castor oil - orally or by enema - to aid detoxification.One patient was treated with sulphasalazine and one with lidocaine enema.A soapy enema was given daily to avoid accumulation of faeces.
Origin enema (1600-1700) Late Latin Greek, from enienai to send in, inject
en·e·ma nounChineseSyllable
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enema
enema /ˈenəmə, ˈenɪmə/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Late Latin
 Origin: Greek, from enienai 'to send in, inject'
a liquid that is put into someone’s rectum to make their bowels empty


enemaBrE /ˈenəmə/ 🔊NAmE /ˈenəmə/ 🔊 nouna liquid that is put into a person's rectum (= the opening through which solid waste leaves the body) in order to clean out the bowels, especially before a medical operation; the act of cleaning out the bowels in this way 灌肠剂;(尤指手术前的)灌肠