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proctoscope

Syllabification: (proc·to·scope)
Pronunciation: /ˈpräktəˌskōp/

Definition of proctoscope

noun

  • a medical instrument with an integral lamp for examining the anus and lower part of the rectum or carrying out minor medical procedures.

Derivatives

proctoscopic

Pronunciation: /ˌpräktəˈskäpik/

adjective

proctoscopy

Pronunciation: /präkˈtäskəpē/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek prōktos 'anus' + -scope

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