ENEMATA Meaning and
Definition
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Enemata, also known as enemas, are medical procedures where a liquid solution is inserted into the rectum and colon through the anus. This procedure is commonly performed for therapeutic, diagnostic, or cleansing purposes. The liquid solution, typically consisting of water, medications, or saline solutions, is administered using a specially designed tube or nozzle. Enemata are widely used in medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare, and they can be self-administered or performed by healthcare professionals.
There are different types of enemata, each serving a specific purpose. Therapeutic enemata may contain medications to treat constipation, inflammation, or infection in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Diagnostic enemata can be used to visualize the colon and rectum during medical imaging tests, such as a barium enema. Cleansing enemata, commonly known as bowel preparations, help to empty the colon before certain medical procedures or surgeries.
Enemata work by stimulating the rectum and colon, triggering bowel movements and evacuating waste material and toxins. They can also be used to deliver medications directly to the colon for localized treatment. The procedure may cause minor discomfort or cramping, but it is generally safe and well-tolerated. However, it is important to follow proper techniques, sterile procedures, and the guidance of a healthcare professional when performing enemata to minimize the risk of complications.
Common Misspellings for ENEMATA
- wnemata
- snemata
- dnemata
- rnemata
- 4nemata
- 3nemata
- ebemata
- ememata
- ejemata
- ehemata
- enwmata
- ensmata
- endmata
- enrmata
- en4mata
- en3mata
- enenata
- enekata
- mnemata
- ene mata
Etymology of ENEMATA
The word "enema" originates from the Greek word "ἔνεμα" (énema), which itself comes from the verb "ἐνίημι" (eníemi), meaning "to send in" or "to inject". The term was adopted into Latin as "enēma" and later into English as "enema".
Similar spelling words for ENEMATA
- animato,
- unamed,
- enmity,
- unmet,
- IANMTU,
- Inhumate,
- UNMIT,
- Unwemmed,
- inamed,
- re-animate,
- inmet,
- Unmeet,
- ENEMTI,
- Animatio,
- anhimidae,
- wainuiomata,
- annamite,
- INMT,
- ENMDT,
- cihr-inmd,
- EANMAT,
- unnamed,
- Animetta,
- animate,
- inomata,
- EnWMD,
- unamid,
- ANAMET,
- ENMOD,
- Enomoty,
- in-animate,
- unmade-up,
- inhumed,
- unmewed,
- unmowed,
- UNMTD,
- inmate,
- enomoto,
- unimed,
- unimedia,
- EIGNMHTA,
- UNMD,
- ex-animate,
- UNIMET,
- as-yet-unnamed,
- unmade,
- UNAMET,
- anomiidae,
- enmewed,
- unaimed,
- anomite,
- dis-inhumed,
- INHMD,
- unimate.
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