Clysis
[klahy-sis] /ˈklaɪ sɪs/
noun, plural clyses
[klahy-sees] /ˈklaɪ sis/ (Show IPA). Medicine/Medical.
1.
the administration of an enema.
2.
intravenous administration of any of a number of solutions to provide nutriment, replace lost body fluid or control blood pressure.
clysis cly·sis (klī’sĭs)
n. pl. cly·ses (-sēz’)
An infusion of fluid, usually subcutaneously, for therapeutic purposes.
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