clyster
/ˈklɪstər/
noun
- A medical procedure in which liquid is injected into the rectum to cleanse the bowel; an enema.
- The doctor administered a clyster to relieve the patient's constipation.
- Historically, clysters were made with herbal solutions and used at home.
- In old medical books, a clyster was often recommended for digestive problems.
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