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Manual evacuation

Digital disimpaction, Rectal clear, A bowel technique which involves the use of a gloved and lubricated finger, which is inserted into the anus and used to remove stool.

Synonyms:
Digital disimpaction, Rectal clear
Alternative Meanings:
  • manual evacuation
    A bowel emptying technique in which a gloved and lubricated finger is inserted into the anus and used to remove stool.