proctalgia

proctalgia

 [prok-tal´jah]

pain in the rectum; proctodynia.

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proc·tal·gi·a

(prok-tal'jē-ă),

Pain at the anus, or in the rectum.

Synonym(s): proctodynia, rectalgia

[proct- + G. algos, pain]

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Literally, pain in the rectum

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proctalgia

1. A pain in the rectum.

2. Figuratively, A pain in the butt(ocks).

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proc·tal·gi·a

(prok-tal'jē-ă)

Pain around the anus, or in the rectum.
Synonym(s): proctodynia, rectalgia.

[proct- + G. algos, pain]

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