pectenosis
noun
pec·te·no·sis
ˌpek-tə-ˈnō-səs 
plural pectenoses
-ˈnō-ˌsēz
or pectenosises
or pectenosises
: a condition that affects the middle third of the anal canal and is characterized by the formation of a thick hardened ring of fibrous tissue with resulting stenosis and contracture
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“Pectenosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pectenosis. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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