cătăclysmŏs, i, m., = κατακλυσμός.
I A deluge , flood , inundation : Ogygi, Varr. R. R. 3, 1, 3; Hyg. Fab. 153; Tert. Apol. 40; Aug. Civ. Dei, 18, 10; Lact. 2, 20.—
II In medicine, a pouring of water upon a diseased member , a shower-bath , douche , Cael. Aur. Tard. 1, 1; 1, 4; 2, 3.