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Impaction

Impaction 1. (Science: surgery) The driving of one fragment of bone into another so that the fragments are not movable upon... Read More

Mucus

Definition noun A viscous, slippery secretion of a gland that protects and lubricates surfaces Supplement Mucus refers to... Read More

Emphraxis

Emphraxis 1. A clogging or obstruction of the mouth of the sweat Gland. 2. An impaction. Origin: g. A... Read More

Oil retention enema

Oil retention enema A rectal injection of mineral oil or vegetable Oil, introduced at low pressure and retained for 30... Read More

Turpentine enema

turpentine enema An enema of turpentine and olive oil in soapsuds. This is not in common use today and is a very harsh... Read More

Soapsuds enema

Definition The injection of a mixture of water and soap into the colon. Supplement The soapsuds enema uses a mixture of a... Read More