1. SYN: high enema. 2. In radiography of the small intestine, filling by introduction of contrast medium through a catheter advanced into the duodenum or jejunum from above. [entero- + G. klysis, a washing out]
- radiologic e. method of imaging the duodenum and small intestine by intubation of the duodenum and instillation of dilute barium; also known as small bowel enema.
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en·ter·oc·ly·sis (en″tər-okґlĭ-sis) [entero- + clysis] 1. the injection of a nutrient or medicinal liquid into the colon. 2. the introduction of barium into the small intestine through a nasogastric tube whose end is distal to the duodenojejunal junction, done for radiographic examination. Called also small bowel enema. enteroclytic adjMedical dictionary. 2011.