Hemoproctia

/ˌhɛmoʊˈprɑːkʃə/ noun

Definition

Bleeding from the rectum; the discharge of blood through the bowel.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'proktos' (anus, rectum). This medical term combines root words to specifically identify rectal bleeding as a symptom or condition.

Kelly Says

Hemoproctia can seem scary but it's actually one of the most common reasons people visit proctologists—usually it's just from hemorrhoids, not something serious, though it always deserves a doctor's check.

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