proctology

 
Pronunciation: /prɒkˈtɒlədʒi/

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