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Definition of Barium enema

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Barium enema: An enema using a white, chalky solution containing barium, in preparation for series of X-ray images of the lower intestine (colon). The barium outlines the colon on the X-ray image.