1. a liquid injected into the rectum through the anus for medical purposes, such as to relieve constipation or to cleanse the bowel before surgery
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor recommended an enema to relieve the patient’s severe constipation.
• Before the colonoscopy, she had to use an enema to clear her bowel.
• The nurse prepared a saline enema for the procedure.
• Fleet enemas are commonly available at pharmacies.
• The patient was given an enema to help with bowel preparation.
• Some people use coffee enemas as an alternative health practice.