Proctology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon or rectum or anus.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- After completing medical school, Dr. Smith went on to specialize in proctology at a prestigious hospital.
- The doctor referred the patient to a specialist in proctology to treat the rectal prolapse.
- The proctology department at the hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosing colon cancer.
- The nurse had to explain the procedure to the anxious patient before the examination by the proctology specialist.
- The medical textbook included a comprehensive chapter on proctology that covered the various treatments for anal fissures.