procto

[ prok-toh ]

noun,plural proc·tos.Informal.

Origin of procto

1
By shortening

Other definitions for procto- (2 of 2)

procto-

  1. a combining form meaning “anus,” “rectum,” used in the formation of compound words: proctoscope.

Origin of procto-

2
<Greek prōkto-, combining form of prōktós
  • Also especially before a vowel, proct-.

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British Dictionary definitions for procto-

procto-

combining form
  1. indicating the anus or rectum: proctology

Origin of procto-

1
from Greek prōktos

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