barium enema
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barium enema

(Medicine) an injection into the rectum of a preparation of barium sulphate, which is opaque to X-rays, before X-raying the lower alimentary canal

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barium enema - enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions

clyster, enema - an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes

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barium enema (redirected from Lower gastrointestinal series)

barium enema
(redirected from Lower gastrointestinal series)