Definition of rectum

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Rectum (n.) The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.

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Prolapse :: Prolapse (n.) The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum..
Proctotomy :: Proctotomy (n.) An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture..
Colon :: Colon (n.) That part of the large intestines which extends from the caecum to the rectum. [See Illust of Digestion..
Proctocele :: Proctocele (n.) Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani..
Enema :: Enema (n.) An injection, or clyster, thrown into the rectum as a medicine, or to impart nourishment..
Periproctitis :: Periproctitis (n.) Inflammation of the tissues about the rectum.
Rectum :: Rectum (n.) The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.
Birthroot :: Birthroot (n.) An herbaceous plant (Trillium erectum), and its astringent rootstock, which is said to have medicinal properties..
Mesorectum :: Mesorectum (n.) The fold of peritoneum, or mesentery, attached to the rectum..
Tenesmus :: Tenesmus (n.) An urgent and distressing sensation, as if a discharge from the intestines must take place, although none can be effected; -- always referred to the lower extremity of the rectum..
Perineum :: Perineum (n.) The region which is included within the outlet of the pelvis, and is traversed by the urinogenital canal and the rectum..
Suppositories :: Suppositor (n.) An apparatus for the introduction of suppositories into the rectum.
Recto- :: Recto- () A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, the rectum; as, recto-vesical..
Proctitis :: Proctitis (n.) Inflammation of the rectum.
Recto-vesical :: Recto-vesical (a.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the bladder.
Rectovaginal :: Rectovaginal (a.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the vagina.
Latus Rectum :: Latus rectum () The line drawn through a focus of a conic section parallel to the directrix and terminated both ways by the curve. It is the parameter of the principal axis. See Focus, and Parameter..
Rectal :: Rectal (a.) Of or pertaining to the rectum; in the region of the rectum.
Piles :: Piles (n. pl.) The small, troublesome tumors or swellings about the anus and lower part of the rectum which are technically called hemorrhoids. See Hemorrhoids. [The singular pile is sometimes used.].
Endoscope :: Endoscope (n.) An instrument for examining the interior of the rectum, the urethra, and the bladder..
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