rectal
adjective
of, relating to, or for the rectum.
rectally
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a word derived from
rectal.
Example Sentences
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Multiuse thermometers can also record rectally, which produces the most accurate readings for young children, particularly those younger than 3 months old.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
The study did show that forehead thermometers could not replace rectal thermometers; in some cases, the TemporalScanner missed fevers that were found rectally.
From New York Times ● Aug. 4, 2011
But the TemporalScanner is far more convenient than measuring a baby’s temperature rectally, which allows you to measure it more often, sometimes just for the peace of mind of knowing he’s O.K.
From New York Times ● Aug. 4, 2011
Separately, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is testing the tenofovir gel in men who have sex with other men, who may be infected rectally.
From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2010
It is the only sulfonamide compound which can be given rectally with success.
From Time Magazine Archive
