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procto

1

[ prok-toh ]

noun

, Informal.
, plural proc·tos.

procto-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “anus,” “rectum,” used in the formation of compound words:

    proctoscope.

procto-

combining_form

  1. indicating the anus or rectum

    proctology

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Word History and Origins

Origin of procto1

By shortening

Origin of procto2

< Greek prōkto-, combining form of prōktós

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Word History and Origins

Origin of procto1

from Greek prōktos

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