vaginal douche (vaˑ·g
·nl dōōshˑ),
·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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