1. A procedure in which liquid is introduced into the colon through the rectum to cleanse the bowel or deliver medication.
Usage: plural of enema; medical/healthcare context

Examples

• The doctor prescribed enemas to help prepare the patient for the colonoscopy.
• Enemas are sometimes used to relieve severe constipation.
• The nurse explained the procedure for administering enemas to the medical students.
• Some patients find enemas uncomfortable but necessary for their treatment.
• The hospital stocked several types of enemas for different medical purposes.