Definition

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the colon, rectum, and anus.

Example

After experiencing discomfort, I made an appointment with a proctologist for a check-up.

Conversation

I heard my friend saw a proctologist recently.

Oh really? What was that about?

He said it was just a routine check-up with the proctologist for peace of mind.

That's good! It's important to keep those appointments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Proctologist → It is formed from "procto-" (from Greek "proktos", meaning anus) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A proctologist is a medical specialist who studies and treats conditions related to the anus and rectum.

Memory Tip

Think of 'procto-' referring to the 'anus' and '-logist' meaning someone who studies. This helps you remember that a proctologist is someone who specializes in the study of the anus and rectum.

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