n. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. [Greek prōktos, anus + -LOGY.] proc′to·logic (-tə-lŏjĭk), proc′to·logi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj. proc′to·logi·cal·ly adv. proc·tolo·gist n. |
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