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proctologist

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[prok-tol-uh-jist] / prɒkˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /

noun

  1. a physician specializing in proctology, the branch of medicine that deals with the rectum and anus.

    After seeking medical attention from a proctologist, he underwent extensive testing to rule out colon cancer, Crohn's disease, and other serious conditions.

Etymology

Origin of proctologist

proctolog(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

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