proctological
Concerning the rectum
Proctological is the adjective form of proctology, the medical specialty concerned with the rectum and anus.
A proctological exam involves inspection of these areas, typically to diagnose hemorrhoids, fissures, or colorectal conditions.
The word sometimes appears in figurative contexts suggesting invasive scrutiny: The audit felt like a proctological examination of our finances.
Of the hindgut's end
- colorectalOf the large intestine
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- hemorrhoidSwollen rectal blood vessel
anal · examination · digital · fissure · polyp · screening · endoscopy · gastroenterologist
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- cringeShrink from discomfort
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
euphemism · dreaded · appointment · indignity · taboo · squeamish · vulnerable · undignified
rectal
Of the hindgut's end
- colorectalOf the large intestine
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
hemorrhoid · anal · examination · digital · fissure · polyp · screening · endoscopy · gastroenterologist · speculum
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- cringeShrink from discomfort
joke · euphemism · dreaded · appointment · indignity · taboo · squeamish · vulnerable · undignified · punchline
proctologicalcranial
Of the skull
cephalic · cerebral · neurological · cardiovascular · ophthalmological
proctitis, proctologist, proctology, proctoscope, proctologists