rectal
rectal
Definition
rec·tal (rek′təl)
adjective
of, for, or near the rectum
rec′·tally adverb
rectal
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- diazepam: T raining is needed to be able to give rectal diazepam.
- bleeding: Thus, the rectal bleeding may become most apparent during menstruation.
- prolapse: Blood from the rectum and rectal prolapse may be noted in some serious cases.
- suppository: The use of enemas and rectal suppositories is usually limited to the acute, short-term management of more severe episodes of constipation.
- mucosa: The Group has examined the effect of nicotine on rectal mucosa.
- polyp: Large, rectal polyps can sometimes be removed through the anus under general anesthetic without the need to cut open the abdomen.
Modifying Another Word
- not: Estrogen replacement therapy has also been shown to significantly reduce the risk for colon cancer but not rectal cancers.
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