anorectal

(ā'nō-rĕk'təl)
adj.

Relating to the anus and the rectum.

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IN BRIEF: adj. - Pertaining to the posterior opening and terminal part of the intestines considered together.

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Pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum.

• a. abscess — see perianal fistula.
• a. anastomosis — surgical resection of rectal neoplasms may require removal of a bowel segment and subsequent union of rectum to skin.
• a. stricture — usually secondary to surgical trauma, foreign body, neoplasia or inflammatory disease.