proctoscope

[prok-tuh-skohp]

noun

an instrument for visual examination of the interior of the rectum.

Origin of proctoscope

First recorded in 1895–1900; procto- + -scope

Related formsproc·to·scop·ic

[prok-tuh-skop-ik] /ˌprɒk təˈskɒp ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for proctoscope

proctoscope

noun

a medical instrument for examining the rectum

Derived Formsproctoscopic (ˌprɒktəˈskɒpɪk), adjectiveproctoscopy (prɒkˈtɒskəpɪ), noun

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proctoscope in Medicine

proctoscope

[prŏk′tə-skōp′]

n.

An instrument for examining the rectum consisting of a tube or speculum equipped with a light.rectoscope

Related formsproc•tos′co•py (-tŏs′kə-pē) n.