enema
/ˈenəmə/noun
उच्चारण एनम
एनिमा, गुदा-वस्ति
Core word
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[C] medical
a liquid that is put into a person's bowels through the anus to clean them out, or the act of doing this
एनिमा, गुदा-वस्ति
- The patient was given an enema before the operation.
- The doctor ordered an enema to prepare the patient for the scan.
- An enema is sometimes given to patients before certain tests.
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- The nurse explained to the patient how an enema works.
- In the past, an enema was a common treatment for severe constipation.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
give somebody an enema
A nurse or doctor gives a patient an enema; the patient is the indirect object.
नर्स या डॉक्टर मरीज़ को enema देता है; मरीज़ यहाँ indirect object है।
- The nurse gave the patient an enema before the surgery.
- Doctors no longer give an enema for simple constipation.
have an enema (patient's view)
From the patient's side, use have or be given an enema.
मरीज़ की ओर से 'have' या 'be given an enema' का प्रयोग होता है।
- He had to have an enema the night before the test.
- She was given an enema in the hospital.
enema (countable noun)
It is countable: an enema, two enemas. The plural is usually enemas.
यह countable noun है: an enema, two enemas। बहुवचन प्रायः enemas होता है।
- Some enemas contain only warm water or salt solution.
enema + for + purpose
Use for to state the reason an enema is given.
Enema क्यों दिया जाता है, यह बताने के लिए 'for' का प्रयोग होता है।
- An enema for severe constipation should be given only under medical advice.
+Collocations 4
verb + enema
givehaveadministerneedprescribe
- The doctor prescribed an enema to clear the bowel.
adjective + enema
bariumwarm-watersalinemedicaldisposable
- A barium enema helps doctors see the large intestine on an X-ray.
enema + before / for
before surgerybefore a scanfor constipationfor cleansing
- An enema is sometimes advised before an abdominal scan.
enema + noun
bagkitsolutionproceduretube
- The nurse prepared the enema solution carefully.
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- A barium enema is used to take clear X-ray pictures of the lower intestine.
Barium enema का प्रयोग निचली आँत की स्पष्ट X-ray तस्वीरें लेने के लिए होता है।
- Nurses are trained to give an enema gently and in private.
नर्सों को enema धीरे और एकांत में देने का प्रशिक्षण दिया जाता है।
- Doctors advise against using an enema regularly without medical guidance.
डॉक्टर चिकित्सकीय सलाह के बिना नियमित रूप से enema लेने से मना करते हैं।
- In the biology lesson, the teacher explained why some patients need an enema before surgery.
जीव विज्ञान की कक्षा में शिक्षक ने समझाया कि कुछ मरीज़ों को शल्य चिकित्सा से पहले enema की आवश्यकता क्यों पड़ती है।
- The medical dictionary defines an enema as a liquid put into the rectum.
चिकित्सा शब्दकोश enema को मलाशय में डाले जाने वाले तरल के रूप में परिभाषित करता है।
- After the operation, the patient did not need an enema.
ऑपरेशन के बाद मरीज़ को enema की आवश्यकता नहीं पड़ी।
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✗ The nurse gave to the patient an enema.
✓ The nurse gave the patient an enema.
With two objects, put the person first without to, or write gave an enema to the patient.
दो objects होने पर व्यक्ति पहले बिना 'to' के आता है, या 'gave an enema to the patient' लिखें।
✗ He was advised to do an enema before the scan.
✓ He was advised to have an enema before the scan.
The natural verb for receiving this treatment is have, not do.
इस उपचार को लेने के लिए स्वाभाविक क्रिया 'have' है, 'do' नहीं।