lavativa

Definitions of lavativa
  1. noun
    an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
    synonyms: clister, enema
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    type of:
    irrigación
    (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
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