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vaginal douche

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vaginal douche (vaˑ·g·nl dōōshˑ),
n forcing water or another liquid into the vagina for purposes of washing or cleaning, linked to greater incidence of infections and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

douche
[Fr.] a stream of water or air directed against a part of the body or into a cavity.

air douche
a current of air blown into a cavity, particularly into the tympanum to open the eustachian tube.
vaginal douche
irrigation of the vagina to cleanse the area, to apply medicated solutions to the vaginal mucosa and the cervix.


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