enema

Term: enema

Origin: Anc Greek

ενίεμαι/eniemai(=inject)

εν/en(=in)

ίημι/iemi(=throw, send, drop)

Definition

An enema (plural enemata or enemas) is the procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum via the anus for cleansing or for stimulating evacuation of the bowels.