proctotomy

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Meaning

1. noun A surgical incision into the rectum, typically performed to gain access for treatment or removal of abnormal tissue, relieve obstruction, or repair injury.

Similar words

proctectomy proctosurgery rectotomy coloproctostomy proctocolectomy proctology panproctocolectomy proctosigmoidectomy proctoscopy proctography

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