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clyster

DEFINITIONS OF: clyster

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n an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes

Synonyms:
enema
Types:
colonic, colonic irrigation
a water enema given to flush out the colon
barium enema
enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions
high colonic
an enema that injects large amounts of fluid high into the colon for cleansing purposes
Type of:
irrigation
(medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
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