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Definition of enema

enema

/ˈɛn.ə.mə/
en · e · ma
Plural:enemas
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• noun

1

A medical procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, administer medication, or introduce a contrast medium for diagnostic imaging.

Example

"The patient was given a barium enema prior to the X-ray examination of the lower digestive tract."

2

The fluid solution or syringe apparatus used to perform a rectal injection.

Example

"The nurse prepared the warm saline enema according to the physician's instructions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'enema' ('an injection'), derived from 'enienai' ('to send in, inject'), from 'en-' ('in') and 'hienai' ('to send, throw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Enema. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/enema
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