Assertion: enema | /r/ObjectUse | used for purpose
Facets:
value: as orally administered laxatives
type: MANNER
value: as bowel stimulants
type: MANNER
value: in medicine
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: In medicine, enema is used for both treatment and diagnostic purposes.
text: Because of speed and supposed convenience, enemas used for this purpose are commonly the more costly, sodium phosphate variety -- often called a disposable enema.
text: As bowel stimulants, enemas are employed for the same purposes as orally administered laxatives: To relieve constipation; To treat fecal impaction; To empty the colon prior to a medical procedure such as a colonoscopy.
text: Enema is used for variety of purposes.
text: Even if used for these purposes, an enema must be performed safely to prevent harm to bowel tissues.