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If, hepatology is for liver, and nephrologist is for kidney, what is proctologist?
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For rectum: The term procto means related to rectum. Proctoscope is the scope for the rectum just like a colonoscope is the one for the colon which is naturally much longer.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Bum: A proctologist refers to a doctor who specializes in treatment of diseases of the anus and rectum. It's a term that has fallen out of favor. Today's proctologists are generally called colorectal surgeons, who concentrate on anorectal disease.
Answered 5/20/2015
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