- proctoptosis
- proc·top·to·sis (prok″top-toґsis) (prok″to-toґsis) rectal prolapse.
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proctoptosis
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proctoptosia, proctoptosis — Prolapse of the rectum and anus. [procto + G. ptosis, a falling] … Medical dictionary
Proct... — Proct... (v. gr. Proktos, der After, Mastdarm), den After, den Mastdarm betreffend; so Proctalgie, Schmerz des Afters. Proctatresie, Afterverschließung. Proctītis, Entzündung des Afters. Proctocēle, Aftervorfall. Proctocystocēle, Steinschnitt… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
rectal prolapse — prolapse of rectum protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus, which can occur to various degrees. Incomplete or partial prolapse is when there is no displacement of anal sphincter muscle; complete prolapse may be either with… … Medical dictionary
