What's the difference between clyster and glyster?

Clyster


Definition:

  • (n.) A liquid injected into the lower intestines by means of a syringe; an injection; an enema.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Thirty-two children (group B) were premedicated by clysters depending on body weight.
  • (2) Stress is laid on the importance of clyster radiology and rectal manometry.
  • (3) The superior mesenteric vein is catheterized and filled by a clyster-pump.
  • (4) The phytochemistry and psychopharmacology of tobacco are well documented and there can be little doubt that this herb may produce toxic effects, when it is taken in the form of a clyster.
  • (5) In each case, diagnosis was the outcome of surgery: emergency operation for acute abdomen in three cases (2 mechanical ileus, 1 perforation); exploratory laparotomy for recurrent haemorrhage following negative X-ray examination per os and clyster of the digestive tract on a number of occasions.
  • (6) Continence is achieved by special diet, irrigation, laxatives and clysters.

Glyster


Definition:

  • (n.) Same as Clyster.

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