| 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) |
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| 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) |
| proctodynia | Synonym: proctalgia. Origin: procto-+ G. Odyne, pain (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctoelytroplasty | An obsolete term for proctocolpoplasty. Origin: procto-+ G. Elytron, sheath (vagina), + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctologic | Relating to proctology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctologist | A specialist in proctology. (05 Mar 2000) |
| proctology | From the Greek proktos meaning the anus or hindparts, proctology deals with anorectal disorders. (12 Dec 1998) |