douche

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Spritze mit abnehmbaren Aufsätzen zur vaginalen Spülung und zum Einlauf bezeichnet, oder das Ausspülen eines Körperteils mit einem Wasser- oder Medikamentenstrahl zur Behandlung von Infektionen oder zur Reinigung von übelriechendem Inhalt.

A noun referring to a small syringe with detachable nozzles used for vaginal lavage and enemas, or the act of irrigating a body part with a jet of water or medicated solution to treat infections or cleanse odorous contents.

1. Medical deviceC1formalmedical

   A small syringe with detachable nozzles used for vaginal lavage or enemas.

   Spritze

   • The doctor recommended using a douche for the prescribed treatment.
   • She purchased a douche from the pharmacy for personal hygiene.
   • The nurse demonstrated how to properly use the douche.

2. Irrigation procedureC1formalmedical

   Irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part, especially the vagina, to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents.

   Spülung

   • The douche procedure helped clear the infection.
   • She used a medicated douche as directed by her gynecologist.
   • Overuse of douches can disrupt the natural bacterial balance.

   Synonymecleansingirrigationlavagewash

• Verb, das das Einbringen eines Wasser- oder Flüssigkeitsstrahls in eine Körperhöhle bezeichnet, meist zur Reinigung. Im übertragenen, vulgären Gebrauch auch: sich (weiblich) mit Wasser reinigen bzw. allgemein duschen.

A verb meaning to apply a stream of water or liquid to a body cavity, typically for cleansing purposes.

1. Clean a bodily cavityC1formalmedical

   To direct a stream of water or a medicated solution into a bodily cavity, typically the vagina, for cleansing or therapeutic purposes.

   Spülen einer Körperhöhle

   • The doctor advised her not to douche regularly as it can disrupt natural flora.
   • Some people douche after menstruation for hygiene reasons.
   • She douched with a saline solution as recommended by her physician.

   Synonymeflushirrigatelavagerinsewash out