proctectasia |
Rarely used term for dilation of the anus or rectum. Origin: proct-+ G. Ektasis, extension (05 Mar 2000) |
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proctectomy |
Surgical resection of the rectum. Synonym: rectectomy. Origin: proct-+ G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
proctencleisis |
Proctenclisis An obsolete term for proctostenosis. Origin: proct-+ G. Enkleisis, enclosure (05 Mar 2000) |
procteurynter |
An obsolete term for an inflatable bag for dilating the rectum. Origin: proct-+ G. Euryno, to dilate, fr. Eurys, wide (05 Mar 2000) |
proctitis |
<pathology> Inflammation of the rectum. (18 Nov 1997) |
procto- |
Proct- Anus; (more frequently) rectum; Cf.: recto-. Origin: G. Proktos (05 Mar 2000) |
proctocele |
<medicine> Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani. Origin: Gr. Anus + tumour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
proctoclysis |
Slow continuous administration of saline solution by instillation into the rectum and sigmoid colon. Synonym: Murphy drip, rectoclysis. Origin: procto-+ G. Klysis, a washing out (05 Mar 2000) |
proctococcypexy |
Suture of a prolapsing rectum to the tissues anterior to the coccyx. Synonym: rectococcypexy. Origin: procto-+ G. Kokkyx, coccyx, + pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
proctocolectomy |
Surgical removal of the rectum together with part or all of the colon. Origin: procto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
proctocolectomy, restorative |
A surgical procedure involving the excision of the colon and rectum and the formation of an ileoanal reservoir (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an ostomy by allowing for transanal defecation. (12 Dec 1998) |
proctocolitis |
Inflammation of the rectum and colon. (12 Dec 1998) |
proctocolonoscopy |
Inspection of interior of rectum and colon. Origin: procto-+ G. Kolon, colon, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
proctocolpoplasty |
Surgical closure of a rectovaginal fistula. Origin: procto-+ G. Kolpos, bosom (vagina), + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
proctocystocele |
Herniation of the bladder into the rectum. Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + kele, hernia (05 Mar 2000) |