proctologists
Colorectal medical experts
Proctologists are physicians who specialize in disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon.
The term is somewhat dated in medical contexts, where colorectal surgeon or colon and rectal specialist are now preferred, but proctologist remains common in everyday speech.
The specialty's focus on an embarrassing part of the body makes proctologists frequent subjects of jokes and euphemisms about unpleasant work.
Large intestine examination
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- colonLarge intestine section
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
screening · polyps · fissures · colorectal · gastroenterologist · digital · anoscopy · sigmoidoscopy
Large intestine examination
- hemorrhoidectomyExcision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
sigmoidoscopy · excision · biopsy · rubber-band · ligation · infrared · coagulation · stapling
Physician who operates
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
board-certified · practice · clinic · hospital · appointment · consultation · training · expertise
Humorous remarks or stories
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
punchline · comedy · stigma · squeamish · cringe · euphemism · discomfort · reluctance
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- colonLarge intestine section
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
diagnosis · screening · polyps · fissures · colorectal · gastroenterologist · digital · anoscopy · sigmoidoscopy · inflammation
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- hemorrhoidectomyExcision of anal varicosities
- bandingAdding decorative strips
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
anoscopy · sigmoidoscopy · excision · biopsy · rubber-band · ligation · infrared · coagulation · stapling · laser
surgeon
Physician who operates
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
- specialistExpert in one field
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
residency · board-certified · practice · clinic · hospital · appointment · consultation · training · expertise · credentials
jokes
Humorous remarks or stories
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- embarrassingCausing awkward self-consciousness
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
taboo · punchline · comedy · stigma · squeamish · cringe · euphemism · discomfort · reluctance · avoidance
proctologistsneurologists
Doctors of nervous systems
neurosurgeons · brain surgeons · gastroenterologists · otolaryngologists · dentists
proctologistsneurosurgeons
Doctors operating on brains
heart surgeons · plastic surgeons · oncologists · trauma surgeons · brain surgeons