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Proctitis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus). Also called rectitis. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An inflammatory process affecting the anus. It is usually caused by sexually transmitted infectious agents and inflammatory bowel disease. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by inflammation of the rectum. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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