| procto- | Proct- Anus; (more frequently) rectum; Cf.: recto-. Origin: G. Proktos (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| proctocystoplasty | Surgical closure of a rectovesical fistula. Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctocystotomy | Incision into the bladder from the rectum. Origin: procto-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctodaeum | <anatomy> See Mesenteron. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The anus + to divide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| proctodeal | Relating to the proctodeum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctodeum | 1. An ectodermally lined depression under the root of the tail, adjacent to the terminal part of the embryonic hindgut; at its bottom, proctodeal ectoderm and cloacal endoderm form the cloacal plate. When this epithelial plate ruptures, the anal and urogenital external orifices are established. Synonym: anal pit. 2. Terminal portion of the insect alimentary canal, extending from the pylorus (area of malpighian tubule attachment) to the anal opening; in certain diptera (flies) and other insects, the proctodeum is divided into a tubular anterior intestine and an enlarged posterior intestine, or rectum, ending at the anus. Origin: L. Fr. G. Proktos, anus + hodaios, on the way, fr. Hodos, a way (05 Mar 2000) |