proctopexy

proctopexy
Surgical fixation of a prolapsing rectum. SYN: rectopexy. [procto- + G. pexis, fixation]

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proc·to·pexy 'präk-tə-.pek-sē n, pl -pex·ies the suturing of the rectum to an adjacent structure (as the sacrum)

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proc·to·pexy (prokґto-pek″se) rectopexy.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • rectopexy — SYN: proctopexy. * * * rec·to·pexy (rekґto pek″se) [recto + pexy] fixation of the rectum to some adjacent tissue or organ by suture; called also proctopexy …   Medical dictionary

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