enemanoun [ C ]
uk/ˈen.ə.mə/us/ˈen.ə.mə/a treatment for cleaning the bowels by filling them with a liquid through the anus
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Examples from literature
- Few people these days have any idea how to properly give themselves an enema.
- He did enemas daily even though it wasn't his favorite thing.
- I depend chiefly upon an enema of warm water when constipation is present.
- It forms an excellent enema with olive oil.
- Usually it is best to use plain water for the enema.