proctology
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
procto- + -logy = proct- + -ology.
Noun[edit]
proctology (uncountable)
- The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.
- (dated) The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus.
- (surgery) Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.
- The department or the building of the hospital or clinic.
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Translations[edit]
branch of medicine (examination)
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branch of medicine (surgery)
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colorectal surgery (intervention)
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