proctology

== English == === Etymology === From procto- +‎ -logy or proct- +‎ -ology. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɹɒkˈtɒləd͡ʒɪ/ enPR: prŏk-tŏl′-ə-jē === Noun === proctology (uncountable) The branch of medicine dealing with the pathology of the colon, rectum, and anus. (dated) The branch of medicine dealing with the surgery of the colon, rectum, and anus. (surgery) Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology. The department or the building of the hospital or clinic. ==== Synonyms ==== coloproctology ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====