proctopathy

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US/pɹɑkˈtɑpəθi/UK/pɹɒkˈtɒpəθi/

noun

Any disorder or pathophysiology of the anus and the lining of the rectum, such as proctitis or anorectal cancer.

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Meanings

nounproctopathy (usually uncountable, plural proctopathies)

plural proctopathies

  1. uncountableusuallymedicineAny disorder or pathophysiology of the anus and the lining of the rectum, such as proctitis or anorectal cancer.

Origin

From procto- + -pathy.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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