proctitis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

WordNet

Proc*ti"tis noun
Etymology
NL., from Gr. anus + -itis.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Inflammation of the rectum.

Webster 1913