The different varieties of injection apparatus which are specially named are as follows:
(1) Rectal: Greek, κλυστήρ, -ῆρος; Latin, clyster.
(2) Vaginal: Greek, μητρεγχύτης; Latin, clyster.
(3) Uterine: Greek, μητρεγχύτης; Latin, clyster.
(4) Bladder: Greek, εὐθύτρητος καθετήρ; Latin, clyster.
(5) Nasal: Greek, ῥινεγχύτης; Latin, rhinenchytes.
(6) Ear: Greek, ὠτεγχύτης; Latin, oricularius clyster.
(7) Sinus: Greek, πυουλκός; Latin, oricularius clyster.
Rectal Clyster.
Early Egyptian writings refer to rectal enemas: numerous prescriptions, including several for nutrient enemas, are given.