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proctitis
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proc·ti·tis  (prk-tts)
n.
Inflammation of the rectum or anus.
[Greek prktos, anus + -itis.]
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Noun1.proctitis - inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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