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clyster

/ˈklɪs.tər/

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noun

/ˈklɪs.tər/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruМедицинская процедура, включающая введение жидкости в прямую кишку для стимуляции опорожнения кишечника, иногда используемая в диагностических целях.

A medical procedure involving the injection of liquid into the rectum to stimulate bowel evacuation, sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.

  1. Medical enemaC2formalmedical

    An injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.

    ruКлизма

    • The doctor prescribed a clyster to relieve the patient's severe constipation.
    • Before the procedure, a clyster was administered to clear the colon.
    • Historical medical texts often describe the use of a clyster for various ailments.

    Synonymsenema

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