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rectal
adjective rec·tal \ˈrek-təl\
medical : relating to, affecting, or located near the rectum
Full Definition of RECTAL
: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum <rectal walls> <rectal cancer>
— rec·tal·ly adverb
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First Known Use of RECTAL
1826
Medical Dictionary
rectal
adjective rec·tal \ˈrek-təl\
Medical Definition of RECTAL
: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum <rectal bleeding>
—rec·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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