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Synonyms for enema


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-uh-muh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛn ə mə



Définition of enema

Origin :
  • early 15c., via Medieval Latin, from Greek enema "injection," from enienai "to send in, inject," from en "in" (see en- (2)) + hienai "send" (cognate of Latin iacere; see jet (v.)).
  • As in injection : noun introduction into bloodstream
Example sentences :
  • The most noticeable are the gigantic Megalosoma and Enema, armed with horns.
  • Extract from : « The Andes and the Amazon » by James Orton

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