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Piles | Hemorrhoids - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD on Sep 02, 2016


Glossary

Proctoscopy: Method of visualizing the rectum & anus using an instrument called Proctoscope

Hydrophilic: Water absorbing


OPD: Out Patient Department (where patient is not admitted).

Thrombosis: Formation of blood clot.

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