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rectum
[ rek-tuhm ]
noun
, Anatomy.
, plural rec·tums, rec·ta [rek, -t, uh].
- the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.
rectum
/ ˈrɛktəm /
noun
- the lower part of the alimentary canal, between the sigmoid flexure of the colon and the anus
rectum
/ rĕk′təm /
, Plural rectums
- The last section of the digestive tract, extending from the colon to the anus, in which feces is stored for elimination from the body.
rectum
- The outermost portion of the large intestine . Feces are stored in the rectum until they are passed out of the body through the anus .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rectum1
1535–45; < New Latin rēctum ( intestīnum ) the straight (intestine)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rectum1
C16: shortened from New Latin rectum intestinum the straight intestine
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Example Sentences
Rectum, rek′tum, n. the lowest part of the large intestine:—pl.
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Rectum I take to indicate that the instrument was straight and not a curved bistoury.
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"Rectum" followed "exterius" in the written copy, wherein "s. albidus" and "antice sinu excavata" were not to be found.
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The Sphincter is two Fingers broad, to open and close the Rectum.
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Rectum, which carries away the solid waste matter from the bowels.
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