plural enemas also enemata
ˌe-nə-ˈmä-tə 
ˈe-nə-mə-tə
ˈe-nə-mə-tə
1
: the injection of liquid into the rectum and colon by way of the anus
2
: material for injection as an enema
Examples of enema in a Sentence
The nurse gave the patient an enema.
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Saline solution enemas consist of a salt water solution.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 7 July 2025
So it's usually smoked, ingested in the form of snuff, or used as an enema by those seeking the full hallucinogenic effect.
—ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
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—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Coffee enemas are making the rounds on social media, with some wellness influencers claiming the treatment has revolutionized their health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 7 July 2025
So it's usually smoked, ingested in the form of snuff, or used as an enema by those seeking the full hallucinogenic effect.
—ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
Water enemas: For this treatment, your healthcare provider gently inserts water into your colon to soften and release hard or stuck stool.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enema
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“Enema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enema. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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enema
noun
en·e·ma
ˈen-ə-mə
: the injection of liquid into the rectum by way of the anus usually to cause the intestines to empty
also
: the material injected
Medical Definition
enema
noun
en·e·ma
ˈen-ə-mə
plural enemas also enemata
ˌen-ə-ˈmät-ə
ˈen-ə-mə-tə
ˈen-ə-mə-tə
1
: the injection of liquid into the rectum and colon by way of the anus (as for cleansing or examination)
2
: the liquid injected by an enema
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