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The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.
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What is the medical terms meaning pertaining the rectum?
Rectal means pertaining to the rectum
What is the meaning of surgical removal of the colon and rectum?
Proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon and rectum.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the anus and rectum?
Proctitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the rectum and anus
What is the medical term meaning study of the rectum?
Proctology.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the anus?
Anal is the medical term meaning pertaining to the anus.Anorectal
What is the term for visual examination of rectum and the anus?
This exam is called a proctoscopy if it is done using a proctocope. Both are examined at the same time.
What is the medical term meaning terminal portion of the colon?
rectum
Combining form meaning rectal?
The combining form meaning "rectal" is "recto-." This prefix is derived from the Latin word "rectus," which means "straight" and refers to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine. It is often used in medical terminology to describe conditions or procedures related to the rectum. Examples include "rectoscopy" (examination of the rectum) and "rectitis" (inflammation of the rectum).
What is the medical term meaning specialist in diseases of the anus and rectum?
The study of the rectum, anus and colon is called proctology.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the bladder through the rectum?
cysto
What is the medical term meaning Introduction of fluids into the rectum and lower colon?
Enema
What is the medical term meaning painful dilated or varicose veins of the rectum or anus?
Hemorrhoids are dilated or varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They can be painful or painless.
