procto-

prefix

Dealing with the rectum and anus; anorectal; sometimes also the distal colon.

OriginAncient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós) ← Proto-Hellenic [Term?] ← Proto-Indo-European *proHḱtós →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative proct-

  1. Dealing with the rectum and anus; anorectal; sometimes also the distal colon.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
anorectal

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*preHḱt- /*proHḱt-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*proHḱtós
  3. Proto-Hellenic[Term?]
  4. Ancient Greekπρωκτός (prōktós)
  5. Englishprocto-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek πρωκτός (prōktós, “anus”).

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

Chicago

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