Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical procedure involving the flushing of the colon with water: "Colonic irrigation" refers to the therapeutic practice of introducing large amounts of water into the colon via the rectum to cleanse it of waste material.

Usage

• Colonic irrigation is typically used as a noun phrase to describe the specific procedure.
  • Some people believe colonic irrigation promotes detoxification.
  • The clinic offers alternative therapies, including colonic irrigation.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To undergo colonic irrigation": to receive the procedure.
  • He decided to undergo colonic irrigation for health reasons.

Variants and Related Words

• Colonic (noun, informal): A shortened, informal term for "colonic irrigation."
  • She goes for a colonic every few months.
• Colon hydrotherapy: A synonymous term for colonic irrigation.
• High colonic: A specific type of colonic irrigation where water is introduced higher into the colon.

Synonyms

• Colon cleanse: A general term for cleansing the colon, which may include dietary methods or irrigation.
• Enema: A related but typically smaller-scale procedure involving the introduction of liquid into the rectum and lower colon.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes a medical or therapeutic procedure. It is not used for casual or metaphorical cleansing.
• It is often associated with alternative or complementary medicine practices.

Noun

1. a water enema given to flush out the colon