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proctitis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
proc-ti-tis
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From proct- + -itis.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

proctitides (plural)

Derived Forms

paraproctitis periproctitis

Frequently Paired Words

proctology proctologist

Questions

What does proctitis mean?
An inflammation of the anus and the lining of the rectum.
Where does proctitis come from?
From proct- + -itis.

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