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vaginal douche |
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douche [do̳sh]
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, or to apply heat in order to relieve pain, inflammation, and congestion. For the treatment to be effective the patient must be in the dorsal recumbent position with the hips level with the chest. Excessive pressure in administering the douche should be avoided so that solution is not forced through the cervix into the endometrial cavity.
vaginal douche (vaˑ·g 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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