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proctoscope
<instrument> A rectal speculum.

Synonym: rectoscope.

Origin: procto-+ G. Skopeo, to view

Tuttle's proctoscope, a tubular rectal speculum illuminated at its distal extremity; after introduction, the obturator is withdrawn and a glass window is inserted in the proximal end; then, by means of a rubber bulb and tube connected with the proctoscope, the rectal ampulla may be inflated.