rectal

[ rek-tl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or for the rectum.

rectal

/ ˈrɛktəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the rectum

Derived Forms

• ˈrectally, adverb

Other Words From

• rectal·ly adverb
• post·rectal adjective
• pre·rectal adjective
• sub·rectal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rectal¹

First recorded in 1870–75; rect(um) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Of those, 21 were hospitalized because of pain, mostly severe rectal pain.

From Science News

That’s why it’s important to always get rectal bleeding checked out by your doctor.

From Time

Both of these mechanisms may pose a problem for colon and rectal health.

From The Daily Beast

Similarly, sweat rate increased and rectal temperature decreased after the lab protocol.

From Outside Online

The report detailed such techniques as "rectal rehydration" and the use of coffin-size confinement boxes.

From The Daily Beast

He did not mention rectal feeding, but perhaps he was not fully briefed.

From The Daily Beast

“While IV infusion is safe and effective,” one officer wrote, rectal hydration could be used as a form of behavior control.

From The Daily Beast

At least five detainees were subjected to “rectal feeding” or “rectal hydration,” without any documented medical need.

From The Daily Beast

One detainee was bent over for a rectal feeding that involved Ensure, the protein shake.

From The Daily Beast

In the case of rectal ulcers, swabs can be made directly from the ulcerated surface.

From Project Gutenberg

Rec′toscope, a speculum for rectal examination; Rectot′omy, the operation for dividing a rectal stricture.

From Project Gutenberg

The same thing must be made clear to him as to intestinal and rectal crises.

From Project Gutenberg

Rectal examination is of aid in locating the head of the humerus.

From Project Gutenberg

The best and quickest means to effect this is to apply massage or give a rectal injection.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abdominal