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Record 1 2004-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

The injection of liquid into the intestine by way of the anus (as for cleansing or examination)

OBS

enema: plural, enemas also enemata

Key term(s)
  • enemas
  • enemata

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
DEF

Injection de liquide par l'anus dans le gros intestin, soit pour favoriser l'évacuation des matières fécales, soit dans un dessein thérapeutique ou nutritionnel

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento sin cirugía
DEF

Introducción por el ano, a través de una cánula, de una cantidad variable de líquido para practicar un lavado intestinal; sirve como preparación para tomar radiografías del abdomen o colonoscopias.

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