douche
/duːʃ/
verb
- To apply a stream of water to a body cavity for cleansing or medical reasons.
- He douched the area gently to remove debris.
- The doctor douched the wound with sterile saline.
- She was advised not to douche too frequently.
noun
- A device used to flush water into a body cavity, especially the vagina, for cleansing or medical purposes.
- The nurse prepared a saline douche for the procedure.
- She bought a douche kit at the pharmacy for personal hygiene.
- The doctor recommended a gentle douche for the patient's infection.
- The act of using such a device; a stream of water applied for cleansing.
- He learned how to administer a douche from the medical manual.
- A douche can help remove discharge after certain treatments.
- The patient received a douche as part of her therapy.