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proctectomy

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proctectomy /proc·tec·to·my/ (prok-tek´tah-me) excision of the rectum.
proc·tec·to·my (prk-tkt-m)
n.
Surgical resection of the rectum. Also called rectectomy.
proctectomy [prok-tek´to-me]
excision of the rectum.
proctectomy
excision of the rectum.
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