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proctology

Pronunciation: /prɒkˈtɒlədʒi/

Definition of proctology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of medicine concerned with the anus and rectum.

Derivatives

proctological

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

proctologist

noun

Origin:

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

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Definition of proctology in the US English dictionary

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