labatiba
labatíba with stress marks
enema
Usage Note
Labatiba, from the Spanish 'lavativa' (enema), refers to the medical procedure or device for administering an enema. It is a clinical term used by healthcare workers and is occasionally referenced in discussions of traditional or folk medicine. The word is known but considered somewhat private in polite conversation.
Examples
" Binigyan siya ng labatiba. "
Natural Translation
He was given an enema.
Literal Translation
Given he of enema.
" Inireklamo ng pasyente ang labatiba na ibinigay ng nars. "
Natural Translation
The patient complained about the enema given by the nurse.
Literal Translation
Complained the patient the enema that given the nurse.
" Bago ang operasyon, ipinaliwanag ng doktor na kailangan munang gawin ang labatiba upang malinis ang bituka ng pasyente. "
Natural Translation
Before the operation, the doctor explained that an enema first needed to be done to clean the patient's intestines.
Literal Translation
Before the operation, explained by-the doctor that needed first do the enema in-order-to clean the intestine of-the patient.
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