douche

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña jeringa con cánulas intercambiables para lavados vaginales o enemas, o bien el acto de irrigar una parte del cuerpo con un chorro de agua o solución medicinal para tratar infecciones o eliminar secreciones malolientes.

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.

   Ducha vaginal o irrigador

   • 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.

   Ducha vaginal

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscleansingirrigationlavagewash

• Verbo que significa aplicar un chorro de agua u otro líquido sobre una cavidad del cuerpo, generalmente para limpiarla o irrigarla.

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.

   Ducharse (cavidad corporal)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflushirrigatelavagerinsewash out