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enema

UK/ˈɛn.ə.mə/ US/ˈɛnʌmʌ/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

Learned borrowing from Late Latin enema, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔνεμα (énema, “injection”), from ἐνίημι (eníēmi, “to send in, inject”).

Phrases

  • alcohol enema

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