rectal

1. not comparableanatomyOf, via or related to the rectum.

   The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.

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   Give a MC a rectal hysterectomy / Lecture on removal of the bowels, foul technically

   2009, “THAT'S THAT”, in BORN LIKE THIS, performed by DOOM

   Colorectal cancer refers to colon cancer, which starts in the colon, and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum.

   2025 March 21, Katia Hetter, “Reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer with these basic steps”, in CNN

   Synonyms: anal

plural rectals

1. abbreviationellipsisinformalEllipsis of rectal examination.

   Most doctors feel a rectal examination is unnecessary following a full pelvic examination, so that rectals are not routinely performed on women.

   1988, Judith Campbell, J. Golick, Sexuality: An Education Resource Book, page 53