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procto clysis

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proc⋅toc⋅ly⋅sis

  [prok-tok-luh-sis]
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–noun Medicine/Medical.
the slow, continuous introduction of a solution into the rectum to improve fluid intake.
Origin:
< NL; see procto-, clysis
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Main Entry: proc·toc·ly·sis
Pronunciation: präk-'täk-l&-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural proc·toc·ly·ses /-"sEz/
: slow injection of large quantities of a fluid (as a solution of salt) into the rectum in supplementing the liquid intake ofthe body
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proctoclysis proc·toc·ly·sis (prŏk-tŏk'lĭ-sĭs)
n. pl. proc·toc·ly·ses (-sēz')
The slow, continuous, drop-by-drop administration of saline solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Also called Murphy drip.

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