proctoclysis

[ prok-tok-luh-sis ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the slow, continuous introduction of a solution into the rectum to improve fluid intake.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proctoclysis¹

From New Latin; procto-, clysis

Example Sentences

Rectal feeding or hydration, known as proctoclysis, has been performed for centuries.

From Seattle Times

Rectal feeding or hydration, known as proctoclysis, has been performed for centuries.

From Seattle Times

A second venesection of 400 c.c. and proctoclysis of 1000 c.c. saline solution was tried.

From Project Gutenberg

Water starvation should be relieved by means of proctoclysis and hypodermoclysis before endoscopy is done.

From Project Gutenberg

Water must be supplied by means of proctoclysis and hypodermoclysis before any endoscopic or surgical procedure is attempted.

From Project Gutenberg