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douche (dldbomacsh)   a stream of water or air directed against a part of the body or into a cavity.
 

air douche  a current of air blown into a cavity, particularly into the tympanum to open the eustachian tube.

vaginal douche  irrigation of the vagina to cleanse the area, to apply medicated solutions to the vaginal mucosa and the cervix, or to apply heat in order to relieve pain, inflammation, and congestion. For the treatment to be effective the patient must be in the dorsal recumbent position with the hips level with the chest. Excessive pressure in administering the douche should be avoided so that solution is not forced through the cervix into the endometrial cavity.





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