proctology
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Part of medicine that treats problems of the colon, rectum, and anus
- noun
- /prɒkˈtɒlədʒi/
- Specialized
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proctología
- The proctology department at the hospital is dedicated to helping patients with rectal issues.
I mean, I know next to proctology, it's like the least liked thing.
- I mean, I know next to proctology, it's like the least liked thing.
Examples
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After experiencing severe discomfort, she decided to consult a proctology specialist for diagnosis.
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Proctology's my specialty.
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Would this be the proctology tent?
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Dr. Smith specializes in proctology, focusing on the treatment of bowel disorders.
How Specialized
Surface Forms
proctology singular
proctologies plural
Morphology
proctology = procto + logy
The word is built from a specialized combining form meaning 'rectum/anus' plus '-logy' meaning 'study of', but the first element is not a common standalone English word, so the meaning is not readily guessable for most learners.
Etymology
Proctology comes from Greek parts proct- meaning 'anus' and -logy meaning 'study', like in biology. So proctology is the medical study and care of the colon, rectum and anus.