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Proctitis :: Proctitis (n.) Inflammation of the rectum.

Rectovaginal :: Rectovaginal (a.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the vagina.

Recto-uterine :: Recto-uterine (a.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the uterus.

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..

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..

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.].

Perineum :: Perineum (n.) The region which is included within the outlet of the pelvis, and is traversed by the urinogenital canal and the rectum..

Ischiorectal :: Ischiorectal (a.) Of or pertaining to the region between the rectum and ishial tuberosity.

Colon :: Colon (n.) That part of the large intestines which extends from the caecum to the rectum. [See Illust of Digestion..

Pinworm :: Pinworm (n.) A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons..

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..

Hemorrhoidal :: Hemorrhoidal (a.) Of or pertaining to the rectum; rectal; as, the hemorrhoidal arteries, veins, and nerves..

Endoscope :: Endoscope (n.) An instrument for examining the interior of the rectum, the urethra, and the bladder..

Dysentery :: Dysentery (n.) A disease attended with inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectum, and characterized by griping pains, constant desire to evacuate the bowels, and the discharge of mucus and blood..

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.

Rectal :: Rectal (a.) Of or pertaining to the rectum; in the region of the rectum.

Recto- :: Recto- () A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, the rectum; as, recto-vesical..

Periproctitis :: Periproctitis (n.) Inflammation of the tissues about the rectum.

Proctotomy :: Proctotomy (n.) An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture..

Suppositories :: Suppositor (n.) An apparatus for the introduction of suppositories into the rectum.

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