| proctosigmoidoscope | <instrument> Instrument used for examination of the sigmoid colon and rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| proctosigmoidoscopy | An examination of the rectum and the lower part of the colon using a thin, lighted instrument called a sigmoidoscope. (12 Dec 1998) |
| proctospasm | 1. Spasmodic stricture of the anus. 2. Spasmodic contraction of the rectum. Origin: procto-+ G. Spasmos, spasm (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctostasis | Constipation with stasis in the rectum. Origin: procto-+ G. Stasis, a standing (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctostat | A tube containing radium for insertion through the anus in the treatment of rectal cancer; obsolete. Origin: procto-+ G. Statos, standing (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctostenosis | Stricture of the rectum or anus. Synonym: rectostenosis. Origin: procto-+ G. Stenosis, a narrowing (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctostomy | The formation of an artificial opening into the rectum. Synonym: rectostomy. Origin: procto-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctotome | An instrument for use in proctotomy. Synonym: rectotome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctotomy | <surgery> An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture. Origin: Gr. Anus + to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| proctotresia | Operation for correction of an imperforate anus. Origin: procto-+ G. Tresis, a boring (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctovalvotomy | Incision of rectal valves. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctucha | <zoology> A division of Turbellaria including those that have an intestine terminating posteriorly. The Nemertina. Origin: NL, from Gr. Anus + to have. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| procumbent | Trailing or spreading along the ground but not rooting at the nodes. (09 Oct 1997) |
| procure | 1. To bring into possession; to cause to accrue to, or to come into possession of; to acquire or provide for one's self or for another; to gain; to get; to obtain by any means, as by purchase or loan. "If we procure not to ourselves more woe." (Milton) 2. To contrive; to bring about; to effect; to cause. "By all means possible they procure to have gold and silver among them in reproach." (Robynson (More's Utopia)) "Proceed, Solinus, to procure my fall." (Shak) 3. To solicit; to entreat. "The famous Briton prince and faery knight, . . . Of the fair Alma greatly were procured To make there longer sojourn and abode." (Spenser) 4. To cause to come; to bring; to attract. "What unaccustomed cause procures her hither?" (Shak) 5. To obtain for illicit intercourse or prostitution. Synonym: See Attain. Origin: F. Procurer, L. Procurare, procuratum, to take care of; pro for + curare to take care, fr. Cura care. See Cure, and cf. Proctor, Proxy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| procuress | A female procurer, or pander. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |