rectum
The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the…The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.
Meaning
1 sensesThe terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.
Rektum, Mastdarm, Enddarm
пряма́я кишка́prjamája kišká, ре́ктумrɛ́ktum
пряма́ кишка́prjamá kyšká
- the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
Examples
5 sentencesPlease remove your caput from your rectum.
Another common complication of hemorrhoids is inflammation of the rectum.
The rectum begins at the rectosigmoid junction and ends at the anus.
The doctor will examine the pelvis and rectum to feel for any blockages.
They said my rectum was OK and that there was no permanent damage.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from New Latin rectum, clipping of Latin rectum intestinum (literally “the straigBorrowed from New Latin rectum, clipping of Latin rectum intestinum (literally “the straight intestine”), rectum, neuter of rectus (“straight”). See right.
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Forms
plural: recta / rectumsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular