Rectal
/ˈrɛk.təl/ adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Ellipsis of rectal examination. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, informal
"Most doctors feel a rectal examination is unnecessary following a full pelvic examination, so that rectals are not routinely performed on women."
Adjective
- 1 Of, via or related to the rectum. not-comparable
"The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam."
Adjective
- 1 of or involving the rectum wordnet
Example
More examples"The doctor performed a rectal exam to check for any abnormalities."
Etymology
From rectum + -al.