procto-

English

Alternative forms

proct- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós, “anus”).

Prefix

procto-

Dealing with the rectum and anus; anorectal; sometimes also the distal colon.

Hyponyms

ano-
recto-

Coordinate terms

colo-

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with procto-

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