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rec·tal

 (rĕk′təl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.

rec′tal·ly adv.
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rectal

(ˈrɛktəl)
adj
(Anatomy) of or relating to the rectum
ˈrectally adv
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rec•tal

(ˈrɛk tl)

adj.
of, pertaining to, or for the rectum.
[1870–75]
rec′tal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.rectal - of or involving the rectum; "rectal cancer"
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Translations
rektal
rectal
rettale

rectal

[ˈrektəl] ADJrectal
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rectal

adjrektal (spec), → des Mastdarms; rectal passageMastdarm m
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rec·tal

a. rectal, del recto, rel. al recto;
___ abscessabsceso ___;
___ biopsybiopsia ___;
___ inflammationinflamación ___;
___ lumpprotuberancia, bulto ___;
___ prolapseprolapso ___.
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rectal

adj rectal; n (fam) tacto or examen m rectal
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This cuts down the need for a barrage of tests, including blood tests, digital rectal examination, an MRI scan or a biopsy.
This cuts down the need for a barrage of tests, including blood tests, a digital rectal examination, an MRI scan or a biopsy.
PhilHealth Social Insurance Officer Angelika Del Mundo said that members are entitled to free preventive services such as consultation, visual inspection, regular BP measurements, breastfeeding program education, periodic clinical breast examinations, counseling for lifestyle modification, counseling for smoking cessation, body measurements and digital rectal examination.
In addition to the actual AS protocols as PSA, digital rectal examination, rebiopsy or mp-magnetic resonance imaging, there is not yet well described unique protocol for patients under AS.
See your doctor for a rectal examination and blood tests.
Objective: To investigate the diagnostic utility of prostate specific antigen (PSA), digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate volume (PV) in arriving at diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) in a cohort of elderly male patients presenting with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
The patient related that she had no pelvic or rectal examination at that time, although it is possible that one could have been done while she was under anesthesia.
In all cases, data regarding age, parity, comorbid condition, type of anesthesia, labor induction, type of episiotomy, fetal characteristics [biparietal diameter (BPD), presentation, head circumference and birth weight], instrumentation during delivery, rectal injury score, time to surgical intervention from injury, surgical intervention employed, continence at early postoperative period and digital rectal examination findings were extracted from patient files and electronic database.
His GP then performed a digital rectal examination - a procedure in which the doctor inserts a finger into the rectum.
In your practice, what is your general approach to prostate cancer screening with either the PSA test, digital rectal examination (DRE), or both in age-appropriate men at average risk (i.e.
On rectal examination, the per vaginal findings were confirmed and the lower part of the uterus was found to be dilated and ballooned.
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