lubricating enema


oil re·ten·tion en·e·ma

(oyl rĕ-ten'shŭn en'ĕ-mă) An enema containing approximately 250 mL of an oil-based fluid, prescribed to soften a hardened fecal mass and ease its passage through the anal canal, after being retained by the patient for at least 30 minutes.
Synonym(s): emollient enema, lubricating enema.

lubricating enema

An enema given to soften and ease the passage of feces through the anal canal. Synonym: emollient enemaSee also: enema