What is another word for lavements?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪvmənts] (IPA)

Lavements, or enemas, are a medical treatment used to relieve constipation or prepare the colon for medical procedures. There are many synonymous terms for this treatment, some of which may be less well-known. These include rectal infusion, bowel irrigation, colonic hydrotherapy, and intestinal lavage. Other terms may be more colloquial, such as "coffee enema" or "butt coffee." While the medical community generally favors the use of the term "enema" or "lavement," it is important for patients to have an understanding of the different terms as they may encounter them in medical literature or alternative medicine practices.

What are the hypernyms for Lavements?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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