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- [prok-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈprɒk təˌskoʊp/
- /ˈprɒk.tə.skəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prok-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈprɒk təˌskoʊp/
Definitions of proctoscope word
- noun proctoscope an instrument for visual examination of the interior of the rectum. 1
- noun proctoscope a medical instrument for examining the rectum 0
- noun proctoscope an instrument used for the direct examination of the interior of the rectum 0
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Origin of proctoscope
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; procto- + -scope
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Proctoscope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proctoscope popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
proctoscope usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with proctoscope
- what is a proctoscope used for?
- what is a proctoscope?
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