clyster

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle French clystere, or its Latin source, in turn from Ancient Greek κλυστήρ (klustḗr).

In classic literature

Synonyms

enema

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