proctoclysis

proctoclysis
Slow continuous administration of saline solution by instillation into the rectum and sigmoid colon. SYN: Murphy drip, rectoclysis. [procto- + G. klysis, a washing out]

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proc·toc·ly·sis präk-'täk-lə-səs n, pl -ly·ses -.sēz slow injection of large quantities of a fluid (as a solution of salt) into the rectum in supplementing the liquid intake of the body

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n.
an infusion of fluid into the rectum: formerly used to replace fluid but rarely employed now.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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