periproctitis

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noun

Inflammation of the tissues around the rectum or anus.

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Meanings

nounperiproctitis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineInflammation of the tissues around the rectum or anus.

Origin

From peri- + proctitis.

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APA

periproctitis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/periproctitis

MLA

“periproctitis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/periproctitis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “periproctitis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/periproctitis.

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