1. Inflammation of the rectum, typically causing pain, bleeding, and discharge.
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with proctitis after experiencing rectal bleeding and discomfort.
• Proctitis can result from inflammatory bowel disease, infection, or radiation therapy.
• Treatment for proctitis depends on the underlying cause.
• Symptoms of proctitis include pain during bowel movements and mucus discharge.
• The gastroenterologist recommended a colonoscopy to evaluate the proctitis.