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procto
1[prok-toh]
procto-
2especially before a vowel, proct-.
a combining form meaning “anus,” “rectum,” used in the formation of compound words.
proctoscope.
procto-
combining form
indicating the anus or rectum
proctology
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Word History and Origins
Origin of procto1
By shortening
Origin of procto2
< Greek ōٴ-, combining form of ōó
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Word History and Origins
Origin of procto1
from Greek ōٴDz
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does procto- mean?
Procto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “anus” or “rectum,” technical terms for parts of the butt. It is used in some medical terms, especially in pathology and surgery.Procto- comes from the Greek ōó, meaning “anus.” are variants of procto-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, procto- becomes proct-, as in proctalgia.
Procto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “anus” or “rectum,” technical terms for parts of the butt. It is used in some medical terms, especially in pathology and surgery.Procto- comes from the Greek ōó, meaning “anus.” are variants of procto-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, procto- becomes proct-, as in proctalgia.
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