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Rectal
//ˈrɛk.təl// adj, noun, slang
Definitions
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
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."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From rectum + -al.
Etymology 2
From rectum + -al.
See also for "rectal"
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