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Clyster \Clys"ter\, n. [L., fr. G. ?. fr. ? to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hl[=u]trs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clyst[`e]re] (Med.) A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema. [1913 Webster]

Clyster pipe, a tube or pipe used for injections. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

clyster

noun

injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes [syn: enema]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Clyster \Clys"ter\, n. [L., fr. G. ?. fr. ? to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hl[=u]trs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clyst[`e]re] (Med.) A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema.

Clyster pipe, a tube or pipe used for injections.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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