proctology

English

Etymology

procto- + -logy = proct- + -ology.

Noun

proctology (uncountable)

  1. The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.
  2. (dated) The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus.
  3. (surgery) Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.
  4. The department or the building of the hospital or clinic.

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