Definition of Clyster

1. Noun. An injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.

Exact synonyms: Enema
Generic synonyms: Irrigation
Specialized synonyms: Colonic, Colonic Irrigation, Barium Enema

Definition of Clyster

1. n. A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema.

Definition of Clyster

1. Noun. (rare) A medicine applied via the rectum; an enema or suppository ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clyster

1. an enema [n -S] - See also: enema

Medical Definition of Clyster

1. An old term for enema. Origin: G. Klyster, fr. Klyzo, fut. Klyso, to wash out (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clyster

clying
clype
clypeal
clypeastroid
clypeate
clyped
clypei
clypeiform
clypes
clypeus
clyping
clypt
clysis
clysmian
clysmic
clyster (current term)
clysters
cléché
cm
cmavo
cmc
cmd
cmdlet
cmdlets
cme-carbodiimide
cmene
cmon
cnaemial
cnawvshawl
cnemial

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