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rec⋅tal

[rek-tl]
–adjective
of, pertaining to, or for the rectum.

Origin:
1870–75; rect(um) + -al 1


rec⋅tal⋅ly, adverb
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rec·tal   (rěk'təl)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.
rec'tal·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

rectal 
1872; see rectum.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: rec·tal
Pronunciation: 'rek-t&l
Function: adjective
: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum —rec·tal·ly /-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

rectal rec·tal (rěk'təl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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