- proctoclysis
- proc·to·clysis
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proctoclysis
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proctoclysis — /prok tok leuh sis/, n. Med. the slow, continuous introduction of a solution into the rectum to improve fluid intake. [ < NL; see PROCTO , CLYSIS] * * * … Universalium
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] * * * proc·toc·ly·sis präk täk lə səs n … Medical dictionary
proctoclysis — n. insertion of a solution through the anus (Medicine) … English contemporary dictionary
proctoclysis — n. an infusion of fluid into the rectum: formerly used to replace fluid but rarely employed now … The new mediacal dictionary
proctoclysis — |präktə+ noun (plural proctoclyses) Etymology: New Latin, from proct + clysis : slow injection of large quantities of a fluid (as a solution of salt) into the rectum in supplementing the liquid intake of the body * * * /prok tok leuh sis/, n. Med … Useful english dictionary
Murphy drip — John Murphy sporting his red beard A Murphy drip is a rectal infusion apparatus to administer the medical procedure of proctoclysis, also known as rectoclysis.[1][2] During the procedure, an end of the Murphy drip is inserted into the … Wikipedia
Enema — Not to be confused with Edema. This rectal bulb syringe may be used to administer smaller enemas … Wikipedia
Drip — may refer to: Dripping liquid Intravenous drip, in health and medicine Murphy drip, in proctoclysis Drip gas, natural gas condensate Drip irrigation, in agriculture and gardening Drip painting, an art style of dripping paint across a canvas Drip… … Wikipedia
John Benjamin Murphy — This article is about the abdominal surgeon. For other persons, see John Murphy. John Benjamin Murphy Murphy outside Mercy hospital, Theodore Roosevelt s hospital after an October 14, 1912 assassination attempt (1912 10 18) … Wikipedia
clysis — 1. An infusion of fluid, usually subcutaneously, for therapeutic purposes. 2. Formerly, a fluid enema; later, the washing out of material from any body space or cavity by fluids. [G. klysis, a drenching by a clyster] * * * cly·sis klī … Medical dictionary
