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)
- (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