rectal
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of rectal
Example Sentences
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In addition to the blood clot in her lungs, the death certificate listed rectal cancer as the long-term cause of death.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 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
The “Relax, It’s a Blood Test” message in this year’s ad was inspired by men who avoid prostate cancer screenings because they don’t want rectal exams, Horwood said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Higher lifetime intake is tied to greater cancer risk, with rectal cancer showing the strongest association.
From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026
In such cases, give a rectal injection of warm water and an ounce of castor oil shaken up with an ounce of new milk.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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