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2. clistēri(e n.
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clisterie
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Med. (a) A clyster, enema; any medicinal liquid administered through the rectum; (b) the instrument for injecting such liquids, a sort of syringe; clisteri purs, the bag or bladder of a clyster; (c)……
4. embōte, -um n.
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embotum
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Med. A syringe or douche for introducing curative fumes or liquids.
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5. inscī̆sī̆f adj. & n.
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Med. & surg. (a) Of medicines: having the property of dispersing, diluting, or dissolving viscous, thick, or heavy humor; (b) as noun: a medicine having such a property; (c) slashing, cutting.
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8. schirāciǒun n.
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Med. A hardening of the flesh in or near the testicles, = hernia carnosa [s.v. hernia n.(c)]; also [2nd quot.], wrongly applied to hernia varicosa [s.v. hernia n.(c)].
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12. suppositōrī(e n.
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suppositorie
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Med. (a) A rectal suppository to induce defecation, eliminate abdominal gas, promote healing, etc.; (b) a vaginal suppository to reduce excessive menstrual flow or purge the uterus of unhealthy……