proctology
English
editEtymology
editFrom procto- + -logy or proct- + -ology.
Noun
editproctology (uncountable)
- The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus.
- (dated) The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus.
- (surgery) Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.
- The department or the building of the hospital or clinic.
Synonyms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editbranch of medicine (examination)
|
branch of medicine (surgery)
|
colorectal surgery (intervention)
|
- The translations below need to be checked and inserted above into the appropriate translation tables. See instructions at Wiktionary:Entry layout § Translations.
Translations to be checked
|