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proctitis

/prɒktɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does proctitis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the rectum, typically caused by infection or injury. It can cause symptoms such as pain, bleeding, and discharge.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with proctitis and prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."

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