proctotomy
noun
proc·tot·o·my
präk-ˈtät-ə-mē 
plural proctotomies
: surgical incision into the rectum
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“Proctotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/proctotomy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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