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clyster
[ klis-ter ]
noun
- an enema.
clyster
/ ˈklɪstə /
noun
- med a former name for an enema
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of clyster1
Example Sentences
What shall I say to thy internal spirit,—thy opium,—thy salt-petre,——thy greasy unctions,—thy daily purges,—thy nightly clysters, and succedaneums?
If this is unsuccessful, give a clyster, made with a pipeful of tobacco, boiled for a few minutes in a pint of water.
The eclampsia continued one hour, and were controlled by large and repeated doses of bromide of potassium, aided by clysters of five grains of hydrate of chloral in water.
A stimulating clyster may then be given, composed of warm water, into which a few grains of powdered capsicum may be sprinkled.
Shall I speak, dear Warner? let me now; it does so wamble within me, just like a clyster, i'faith la, and I can keep it no longer, for my heart.
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