The doctor performed a rectal exam to check for any abnormalities.
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Rectal
/ˈrɛk.təl/
Synonyms for "rectal" (21 found)
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2 entriesanatomical termmedical descriptor
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4 entriesrectal cancerrectal enemarectal prolapserectal suppository
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6 entriesrectal administrationrectal bleedingrectal cancerrectal examrectal suppositoryrectal temperature
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8 total sentences available.
In hospitals, body temperature is sometimes taken using a rectal thermometer.
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Rectal bleeding can be a sign of hemorrhoids, but it should still be evaluated by a physician.
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The study focused on the early detection of rectal cancer in high-risk patients.
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