What does rectal mean?
Rectal means (anatomy) Of, via or related to the rectum..
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/ˈrɛk.təl/ · adjective
(anatomy) Of, via or related to the rectum..
The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.
Give a MC a rectal hysterectomy / Lecture on removal of the bowels, foul technically
Colorectal cancer refers to colon cancer, which starts in the colon, and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum.
Most doctors feel a rectal examination is unnecessary following a full pelvic examination, so that rectals are not routinely performed on women.
Use rectal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Rectal means (anatomy) Of, via or related to the rectum..
Common synonyms include anal.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.
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