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 is supplied to the body through absorption from the vehicle of the enema. The kidneys are flushed from this source, and the fluids of the tissues are maintained in the same manner. A knowledge of this fact will relieve the tortures of the shipwrecked mariner, for an enema of sea-water, in addition to its cleansing properties, will satisfy thirst.