proctology

[ prok-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the rectum and anus.

proctology

/ prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌprɒktəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the rectum

proctology

/ prŏk-tŏl′ə-jē /

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

Derived Forms

• procˈtologist, noun
• proctological, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of proctology¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of proctology¹

from Greek prōktos rectum + -ology

Example Sentences

I love the interactions with readers, especially on Twitter, even with the people egging me toward auto-proctology.

From The Daily Beast

The idea of “flying commercial” is, to committee chairs and the like, about as attractive as a proctology exam.

From The Daily Beast

In each case the correspondents send in a four-page folder bearing the title Proctology, A Clinic.

From Project Gutenberg