ˈklīsə̇s noun
( plural cly·ses -ˌsēz)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek klysis, from klyzein to wash
: the introduction of large amounts of fluid into the body usually by parenteral injection to replace that lost (as from hemorrhage or in dysentery or burns), to provide nutrients, or to maintain blood pressure — see hypodermoclysis , phleboclysis , proctoclysis