barium enema
noun Medicine/Medical.
See under GI series.
Origin of barium enema
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby barium enema
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