proctectomy

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noun

The resection of the rectum and anus.

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rectectomy
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Meanings

nounproctectomy (plural proctectomies)

plural proctectomies

  1. medicineThe resection of the rectum and anus.

    Synonyms: rectectomy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe resection of the rectum and anus.

Similar
rectectomy
Also see
rectectomy

Origin

From proct- + -ectomy.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with proctectomy

hysterectomymastectomyvasectomyprostatectomycholecystectomynephrectomyendarterectomysplenectomylumpectomytonsillectomygastrectomyappendectomyhepatectomyoophorectomyvitrectomythyroidectomyadrenalectomylaminectomydiscectomystapedectomycolectomylobectomycystectomyovariectomy
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APA

proctectomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctectomy

MLA

“proctectomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctectomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “proctectomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/proctectomy.

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