English
proctocolectomy
From procto- + col- + -ectomy.
A compound of procto- + col- + -ectomy
Proto-Indo-European *preHḱt- /*proHḱt-
Proto-Indo-European *proHḱtós
Ancient Greek πρωκτός ‘anus’
English procto-
Today it means
noun A surgical procedure involving complete excision of the colon and rectum, typically performed to treat severe colorectal disease.
Sources
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Etymograph / proctocolectomy