1. doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• The hospital has three experienced proctologists on staff.
• Proctologists often work closely with gastroenterologists.
• Many proctologists also perform colorectal surgery.
• Patients are usually referred to proctologists by their primary care physicians.
• The medical conference featured several presentations by leading proctologists.
• Proctologists use specialized equipment to examine the lower digestive tract.