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proctectomy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
proc-tec-to-my
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The resection of the rectum and anus.

Etymology

From proct- + -ectomy.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

proctectomies (plural)

Synonyms

rectectomy

Rhymes With

hysterectomy vasectomy mastectomy appendectomy prostatectomy tonsillectomy gastrectomy lumpectomy splenectomy cholecystectomy nephrectomy laminectomy

Questions

What does proctectomy mean?
The resection of the rectum and anus.
Where does proctectomy come from?
From proct- + -ectomy.

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