rectal

adjective rec·tal \ˈrek-t^əl\

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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Medical Dictionary

adjective rec·tal \ˈrek-t^əl\

: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum <rectal bleeding>

—rec·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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