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Clyster

Clyster Meaning & Definition
Clyster Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Clyster?

[n] injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes

Synonyms | Synonyms for Clyster: enema

Related Terms | Find terms related to Clyster:

See Also | barium enema | irrigation

Clyster In Webster's Dictionary

\Clys"ter\, n. [L., fr. G. ?. fr. ? to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hl[=u]trs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clyst[`e]re] (Med.) A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema. {Clyster pipe}, a tube or pipe used for injections.

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