rectal
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of rectal
Example Sentences
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That means people under the age of 45 who are being diagnosed with colon cancer are doing so only when they present with symptoms like rectal bleeding or extreme weight loss.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
O’Hara died in late January, at the age of 71, from a pulmonary embolism as a result of rectal cancer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
The actress's death certificate said she had died of a pulmonary embolism and listed rectal cancer as a secondary factor.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Their risk of rectal cancer was even greater, nearly doubling with a 95% increase.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 29, 2026
A thermometer used to take rectal temperatures should never be used in the mouth.
From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by American Red Cross
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