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

Derived forms: proctitises

Type of: inflammation, redness, rubor [rare]

Encyclopedia: Proctitis

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