Plural of enema

Forms of enema

Enemas and enemata in a sentence

• Iatrogenic poisoning can result from the use of magnesium in the treatment of hypertension or of toxemia of pregnancy; deaths have been reported from the use of magnesium sulfate enemas in megacolon and from oral administration for purging.1983, Richard E. Behrman, Victor C. Vaughan, III, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, W. B. Saunders, →ISBN, page 249
• Shower and she enemas herself and I put towels on the bed, which in retrospect weren't enough because her enema spilt over onto the sheets2024 March 3, CABAL, TokyoAdultGuide.com
• When you are dealing with catheters, enemas, needles, etc. you need sterile safe equipment and experience.2001 July 9, Nanette, “Twat? NO! He's a double twat - read on.....”, in free.uk.talk.cheltenham (Usenet). From the entry medfet
• But alcohol enemas are no laughing matter, experts say.2012 September 27, Jacque Wilson, “Experts: Alcohol enemas 'extremely dangerous'”, in CNN. From the entry alcohol enema
• The 'loveable' new king Baldwin IV excelled at his studies with William, but he had to endure a variety of treatments—blood-lettings, oil-rubs in 'saracenic ointment' and enemas.2011, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Jerusalem: The Biography – A History of the Middle East, page 290. From the entry saracenic ointment

Meaning of enema

1. noun An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.
2. noun The fluid so injected.
3. noun A device for administering such an injection.

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Questions about the plural of enema

What is the plural of enema?

The plural of enema is enemas or enemata.

Which is correct, enemas or enemata?

Both are used. enemas is the more common of the two in English writing.

Is enema countable?

Enema is a countable noun.