What does clyster mean?
Definitions for clyster
ˈklɪs tərclyster
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Princeton's WordNet
enema, clysternoun
an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes
Wiktionary
clysternoun
A medicine applied via the rectum; an enema or suppository
Etymology: From clystere, or its source, clyster, from κλυστήρ.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
A Clysternoun
An injection into the anus.
Etymology: χλυστὴϱ.
If nature relieves by a diarrhæa, without sinking the strength of the patient, it is not to be stopt, but promoted gently by emollient clysters. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.
Webster Dictionary
Clysternoun
a liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema
Etymology: [L., fr. G. . fr. to wash off or out; akin to Goth. hltrs pure, G. lauter: cf. F. clystre]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Clyster
klis′tėr, n. a liquid injected into the intestines to wash them out.—n. Clys′ter-pipe (Shak.), a pipe or syringe for injecting a clyster. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. klyzein, to wash out.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clyster in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clyster in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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