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enema /en·e·ma/ (en´e-mah) [Gr.] a solution introduced into the rectum to promote evacuation of feces or as a means of introducing nutrients, medicinal substances, or opaque material for radiologic examination of the lower intestinal tract. barium enema contrast e. contrast enema a suspension of barium injected into the intestine as a contrast agent for radiologic examination. double-contrast enema double-contrast examination (q.v.) of the intestine.
Enema Insertion of a tube into the rectum to infuse fluid into the bowel and encourage a bowel movement. Ordinary enemas contain tap water, mixtures of soap and water, glycerine and water, or other materials. Mentioned in: Colostomy, Hemorrhoids enema, n a procedure in which a solution is introduced into the rectum for cleansing or therapeutic purposes. enema 1. introduction of fluid into the rectum. 2. a solution introduced into the rectum to promote evacuation of feces or as a means of administering nutrient or medicinal substances, or opaque material in radiological examination of the lower intestinal tract. See also barium study. through-and-through enema an extensive enema in which a large volume of fluid is slowly introduced into the rectum, massaged through the intestines, and finally emerges from the duodenum to cause vomiting of intestinal contents. Sometimes advocated for complete clearing of the intestinal tract in cases of ingested poisons. |
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The patient spontaneously opened his bowels within a half hour after the massage without the need for enemas. Less invasive tests, such as fecal-blood tests and barium enemas, provide less information about a patient's cancer risk than colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies do, and they must be repeated more frequently. Outrageous, explicit set pieces involve a penis extension device gone awry, leaving one character with a taffy-esque result; a gassy enema overdose; and, in the film's most explicit American Pie rift, Andy having his way with a freshly baked quiche only to have his parents walk in and notice that he also has a live gerbil shoved up his nether regions. |
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