What is "enemata"

Enema \En"e*ma\, n.; pl. L. Enemata. [L. enema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to send in; ? in + ? to send.] (Med.) An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment.
--Hoblyn.

See enema

1. n. injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes [syn: clyster]

2. [also: enemata (pl)]