| PSL | parasternal line; photostimulable luminescence; potassium, sodium chloride, and sodium lactate [solu... |
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| SPS | scapuloperoneal syndrome; shoulder pain and stiffness; simple partial seizures; slow-progressive sch... |
| NPT | neoprecipitin test; nocturnal penile tumescence; normal pressure and temperature; sodium phosphate t... |
| DOSS | distal over-shoulder strap; dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate; docusate sodium |
| DSS | dengue shock syndrome; dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate; Disability Status Scale; discrete subaortic st... |
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| analeptic enema | An enema of a pint of lukewarm water with one-half teaspoonful of table salt. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| barium enema | A radiographic diagnostic procedure that involves the introduction of a barium containing contrast material into the lower gastrointestinal tract via the anus. X-rays taken after instillation of the barium will outline the course and anatomy of the lower GI tract. (27 Sep 1997) |
| blind enema | The introduction into the rectum of a rubber tube to facilitate the expulsion of flatus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| contrast enema | Enema using barium or another contrast medium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| high enema | An enema instilled high up into the colon. Synonym: enteroclysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Hypaque enema | Enema with water-soluble radiographic contrast material, whether diatrizoate or other. (05 Mar 2000) |
| small bowel enema | Radiographic examination of the small intestine, by retrograde filling from the contrast-filled large bowel. (05 Mar 2000) |
| soapsuds enema | An enema of shredded or powdered soap in warm water. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nutrient enema | A rectal injection of predigested food. (05 Mar 2000) |
| double contrast enema | After evacuation of a barium enema and injection of air into the rectum, radiographs show fine details of mucosa of the rectum and colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| oil retention enema | A rectal injection of mineral oil, introduced at low pressure and retained for several hours before expelling, to soften faeces. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enema | <procedure> A clyster or injection, a liquid injected or to be injected into the rectum. (18 Nov 1997) |
| turpentine enema | An enema of turpentine and olive oil in soapsuds. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flatus enema | An enema of magnesium sulfate in glycerin and warm water. (05 Mar 2000) |
| caffeine and sodium benzoate | A mixture of equal parts of sodium benzoate and caffeine, used to meet the indication of caffeine. (05 Mar 2000) |