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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A radiographic study in which a solution containing barium sulfate is administered into the rectum in order to visualize the lower intestinal tract.
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- noun enema in which a contrast medium (usually barium sulfate) is injected into the rectum and X-rays are taken to search for lesions
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