Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proct
Combining form
/prÉ’kt/
Definition
A combining form used in medical terms related to the rectum.
Examples
- The term ‘proctoscopy’ refers to the examination of the rectum using a specialized instrument.
- Proctitis is the inflammation of the rectum.
- Doctors may refer to a ‘proctologist’, a specialist who focuses on disorders of the rectum and anus.
Meaning
Proct pertains to the rectum and is often used in medical terminology to describe conditions, procedures, and anatomy associated with that part of the body.
Synonyms
- rectal (adjective)
- anal (adjective)
