proctology

[ prok-tol-uh-jee ]
/ prɒkˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus.

Origin of proctology

First recorded in 1895–1900; procto- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM proctology

proc·to·log·ic [prok-tl-oj-ik] /ˌprɒk tlˈɒdʒ ɪk/, proc·to·log·i·cal, adjective proc·tol·o·gist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for proctologic

proctology
/ (prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medical science concerned with the rectum

Derived forms of proctology

proctological (ˌprɒktəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective proctologist, noun

Word Origin for proctology

from Greek prōktos rectum + -ology

Medical definitions for proctologic

proctology
[ prŏk-tŏlə-jē ]

n.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.

Other words from proctology

proc′to•logic (-tə-lŏjĭk) adj. proc•tolo•gist n.

Scientific definitions for proctologic

proctology
[ prŏk-tŏlə-jē ]

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus.