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proctology

noun

  1. branch of medicine dealing with the structure and diseases of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌpɹɒkˈtɒləd͡ʒɪ/

noun

Etymology: From procto- + -logy or proct- + -ology.

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