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clyster
CIDE DICTIONARY
clyster, n. [L., fr. G. . fr. to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hlūtrs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clystère].
A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
clyster, n. & v. archaic
--n. an enema.
--v.tr. treat with an enema.
--n. an enema.
--v.tr. treat with an enema.
Etymology
ME f. OF clystere or f. L f. Gk kluster syringe f. kluzo wash out
ROGET THESAURUS
clyster
Insertion
N insertion, implantation, introduction, insinuation, planting injection, inoculation, importation, infusion, forcible ingress, immersion, submersion, submergence, dip, plunge, bath, interment, clyster, enema, glyster, lavage, lavement, inserted.For further exploring for "clyster" in Webster Dictionary Online