periproct

[ per-uh-prokt ]

noun
  1. (in certain echinoids) that part of the body surface bordering the anus.

Origin of periproct

1
1875–80; peri- + -proct<Greek prōktós anus

Other words from periproct

  • per·i·proc·tal, per·i·proc·tic, per·i·proc·tous, adjective

Words Nearby periproct

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