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proctology.

The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpɹɒkˈtɒləd͡ʒɪ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.

    uncountable
  2. The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus.

    dated · uncountable
  3. Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.

    uncountable
  4. The department or the building of the hospital or clinic.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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