douche

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena seringa com bicos removíveis usada para lavagem vaginal e enemas, ou o ato de irrigar uma parte do corpo com um jato de água ou solução medicinal para tratar infecções ou limpar conteúdo malcheiroso.

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.

   Perinha

   • 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.

   Irrigação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleansingirrigationlavagewash

• Verbo que significa aplicar um jato de água ou líquido em uma cavidade do corpo, geralmente com finalidade de limpeza; também pode se referir ao ato de se lavar ou limpar internamente com líquido, especialmente por meio de ducha.

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.

   Fazer lavagem vaginal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflushirrigatelavagerinsewash out