Definition of proctitis in English:
proctitis
noun prɒkˈtʌɪtɪsprɑkˈtaɪdəs
mass nounMedicine Inflammation of the rectum and anus.
Example sentencesExamples
- Mesalamine suppositories are effective in maintaining remission in patients with proctitis.
- Perianal infection with associated proctitis is common in homosexual men.
- In severe radiation proctitis, a short course of hydrocortisone foam enemas may be beneficial.
- The differential diagnosis for this problem includes hemorrhoids, solitary rectal ulcer, diverticular bleeding, angiodysplasia, and proctitis.
- Crohn's disease and, more commonly, ulcerative colitis can involve the rectal area, presenting as proctitis or fistulae.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek prōktos 'anus' + -itis.
Definition of proctitis in US English:
proctitis
nounpräkˈtīdəsprɑkˈtaɪdəs
Medicine Inflammation of the rectum and anus.
Example sentencesExamples
- Perianal infection with associated proctitis is common in homosexual men.
- In severe radiation proctitis, a short course of hydrocortisone foam enemas may be beneficial.
- Crohn's disease and, more commonly, ulcerative colitis can involve the rectal area, presenting as proctitis or fistulae.
- The differential diagnosis for this problem includes hemorrhoids, solitary rectal ulcer, diverticular bleeding, angiodysplasia, and proctitis.
- Mesalamine suppositories are effective in maintaining remission in patients with proctitis.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek prōktos ‘anus’ + -itis.