Medical Suffix
-clysis
-clysis means irrigation or washing (from the Greek klysis, meaning a drenching or washing out).
What does -clysis mean?
The suffix -clysis means irrigation, washing, or the introduction of fluid into a body cavity. It comes from the Greek word klysis. It appears at the end of words describing a procedure that flushes or infuses fluid. For example, an enteroclysis is the infusion of fluid into the small intestine. It is used in both diagnostic and treatment procedures.
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Frequently asked questions
What does -clysis mean?
The suffix -clysis means irrigation, washing, or the introduction of fluid into a body part, and comes from Greek.
What is enteroclysis?
It is the infusion of fluid into the small intestine, combining enter/o (intestine) with -clysis.
What is hypodermoclysis?
It is the infusion of fluid under the skin, combining hypo- (under), derm/o (skin), and -clysis.
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