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  • Proctoscope

    An instrument for examining the rectum. A surgical instrument consisting of a long tube with a light in the end, used to examine the rectum. A type of endoscope used by doctors in visually examining the anus and rectum, the last parts of the digestive system. Instrument (a type of endoscope) used to examine the…

  • Proctology

    A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon and rectum. The scientific study of the rectum and anus and their associated diseases. That branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. The phase of medicine dealing with treatment of diseases…

  • Proctologist

    Proctologist

    A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with the anus, rectum, and colon. A specialist in proctology. Medical physician who specializes in treating disorders of the anus and rectum, the final parts of the digestive system. One who specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.  

  • Proctectomy

    Excision of the rectum. Surgical removal of the rectum. It is usually performed for cancer of the rectum or severe ulcerative colitis and requires the construction of a permanent opening in the colon or ileum. Surgical excision of the anus or rectum.  

  • Procreational sex

    Sexual intercourse solely for the purpose of reproduction. Sometimes advocated as the only acceptable reason for sex.  

  • Procreation

    The producing of offspring; reproduction. The act or state of conceiving and giving birth to an infant.  

  • Procrastinate

    To put off until some future date.  

  • Procititis

    Inflammation and infection of the rectum.  

  • Pro-choice

    A pro-abortion view in which a person supports the right of a woman to choose whether she shall have a baby, after she becomes pregnant, abortion, pro-life.  

  • Prochlorperazine

    A major tranquilizer effective in controlling the symptoms of emotionally disturbed children and for the reduction of nausea that frequently accompanies anxiety. A drug used to control nausea and vomiting, and to reduce the symptoms of Meniere’s disease, migraine and anxiety. Antipsychotic and antiemetic used to treat schizophrenia and certain other mental disorders and to…

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