clysterize

/ˈklɪstəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to administer an enema

“The doctor decided to clysterize the patient to relieve constipation.”

2. verb

to fill with a clyster, or enema

“The nurse prepared to clysterize the patient’s colon with a liquid solution.”

Synonyms

  • administer an enema
  • give an enema

Antonyms

  • defecate
  • evacuate