barium enema


noun Medicine/Medical.

See under GI series.

Origin of barium enema

First recorded in 1925–30

Definition for barium enema (2 of 2)

GI series

noun

gastrointestinal series: x-ray examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract after barium sulfate is given rectally (barium enema) or orally as a contrast medium.
Also called barium x-ray.

British Dictionary definitions for barium enema

barium enema

noun

an injection into the rectum of a preparation of barium sulphate, which is opaque to X-rays, before X-raying the lower alimentary canal

Medical definitions for barium enema

barium enema

n.

The administration of barium in enema form for radiographic study of the lower intestinal tract. contrast enema