Archostegnosis

/ɑːrkɒstɛɡˈnoʊsɪs/ noun

A medical condition characterized by narrowing or constriction of the anus or rectum.

From Greek ἄρχο- (árkhō-, 'anus' or 'rectum', the primary opening) plus stegnosis (from στέγνωσις, 'narrowing' or 'constriction'). Medical terminology often used 'archo-' to indicate rectal conditions.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb