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rectal

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rec·tal  (rktl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.

rectal·ly adv.

rectal [ˈrɛktəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the rectum
rectally  adv
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Adj.1.rectal - of or involving the rectum; "rectal cancer"
Translations
rectal [ˈrektəl] ADJrectal
rectal
adjrektal (spec), → des Mastdarms; rectal passageMastdarm m


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