clyster

/ˈklɪstər/

Other forms: clysters

Definitions of clyster

1. noun

   an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
   synonyms: enema

   types:

   colonic, colonic irrigation

   a water enema given to flush out the colon

   barium enema

   enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions

   high colonic

   an enema that injects large amounts of fluid high into the colon for cleansing purposes

   type of:

   irrigation

   (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution