douche

• Nom désignant une petite seringue munie d'embouts amovibles servant aux irrigations vaginales ou aux lavements, ainsi que l'action d'irriguer une partie du corps avec un jet d'eau ou de solution médicamenteuse pour traiter une infection ou nettoyer un contenu odorant.

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.

   Canule à lavement

   • 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.

   Irrigation (lavage) d'une cavité ou d'un orifice du corps

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansingirrigationlavagewash

• Verbe désignant l'action d'irriguer ou de laver une cavité du corps, généralement à l'aide d'un jet d'eau ou d'un liquide, afin de la nettoyer.

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.

   Effectuer une douche vaginale

   • 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.

   Synonymesflushirrigatelavagerinsewash out