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proct/o — Anus and rectum

proct/o means anus and rectum. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: proctitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Anus and rectum

• Ancient Greek: πρωκτός (proktos)

Examples and word parts

proctitis

Inflammation of the rectal lining.

Word parts: proct (rectum) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: proct-, procto-

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