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clyster

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clys=ter

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun clyster has 1 sense

clyster(n = noun.act) enema - an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes; Array

is a kind of irrigation

has particulars: colonic, colonic irrigation, barium enema

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CIDE DICTIONARY

clyster, n. [L., fr. G. . fr. to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hlūtrs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clystère].

A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema. [1913 Webster]

Clyster pipe, a tube or pipe used for injections.

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

clyster, n. & v. archaic
--n. an enema.
--v.tr. treat with an enema.

Etymology

ME f. OF clystere or f. L f. Gk kluster syringe f. kluzo wash out

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clyster

Insertion

N insertion, implantation, introduction, insinuation, planting injection, inoculation, importation, infusion, forcible ingress, immersion, submersion, submergence, dip, plunge, bath, interment, clyster, enema, glyster, lavage, lavement, inserted.

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