Definition of PROCTOLOGIST

proctologist

Plural: proctologists

Noun

  • a doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
  • A doctor specializing in the colon, rectum, and anus; an expert in proctology.

Examples

  • "The referral was to a proctologist to treat the hemorrhoids."

Origin / Etymology

From proctology + -ist or procto- + -logy + -ist.

Synonyms

rear admiral

Scrabble Score: 17

proctologist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
proctologist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
proctologist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

proctologist is a valid Words With Friends word