protology

noun

Etymology: See proctology.

1. Misconstruction of proctology.

   “The writer states that: (1) during the past decade protology has come to include diseases of the colon, and that the extension is beneficial inasmuch as it encourages and provides for a better diagnosis, and for a more thorough search after etiology.”

   “Instruction in the principles and practices of protology and proctological problems of the institutionalized patient has been given to staff physicians, interns and others who are qualified and interested.”