Proctology

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Proctology is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the rectum and anus (i.e. diseases and disorders of the rectum, and diseases and disorders of the anus).

Associated Terms:

• A medical specialist in the field of proctology is called a proctologist.
• One of the adjectives used to refer to proctology is proctological, but more specific terms may also be used, e.g. "anal" and "rectal".
• A proctotomy is an incision into the rectum or anus to relieve narrowing of these passages, or to open a closed anus.
• A proctorrhaphy is a surgical procedure to stitch (repair) tears in the rectum or anus

Links to related areas of this website:

• Study section: The Digestive System
• Study page: Defecation
• Glossary section: General Medical Terms.

This part of the IvyRose Holistic glossary is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical courses. Such students are often required recognize and understand medical terms such as words used to refer to the many different disciplines within medicine.