proctopathy

English

Etymology

From procto- +‎ -pathy.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /pɹɑkˈtɑpəθi/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /pɹɒkˈtɒpəθi/
• Hyphenation: proc‧top‧a‧thy

Noun

proctopathy (usually uncountable, plural proctopathies)

1. (medicine) Any disorder or pathophysiology of the anus and the lining of the rectum, such as proctitis or anorectal cancer.

Related terms

• proctitis
• proctology
• proctologist