Medical Root

proct/o

anus and rectum

From Greek proktos, anus

Meaning

What does proct/o mean?

proct/o is a root meaning anus and rectum. It comes from Greek proktos, anus.

Inside words it is spelled proct.

Greek counterpart of rect/o and an/o; a proctologist treats disorders of both.

In real words

proctitis
1. Rootproct/oanus and rectum
2. Suffix-itisinflammation
inflammation of the lining of the rectum
proctology
1. Rootproct/oanus and rectum
2. Suffix-logystudy of
the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the rectum and anus
proctologist
1. Rootproct/oanus and rectum
2. Suffix-logistspecialist in the study of
a doctor who specializes in disorders of the rectum and anus
proctoscopy
1. Rootproct/oanus and rectum
2. Suffix-scopyvisual examination
examination of the anus and rectum with a thin lighted tube called a proctoscope
proctoptosis
1. Rootproct/oanus and rectum
2. Suffix-ptosisdrooping, sagging, prolapse
prolapse of the rectum, which drops down out of its normal position

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Practice it

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