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rectum

/ˈrek.təm/

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noun

/ˈrek.təm/C1formalmedical
  • ruКонечный отдел пищеварительного тракта, соединяющий сигмовидную кишку с анусом, отвечающий за хранение и выведение каловых масс.

The final section of the digestive tract, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus, responsible for storing and expelling feces.

  1. Terminal section of the digestive tractC1formalmedical

    The final straight section of the large intestine, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus, where feces are stored before elimination.

    ruПрямая кишка

    • The rectum is responsible for storing stool until it is expelled.
    • A doctor may perform a rectal exam to check the health of the rectum.
    • The sigmoid colon leads directly into the rectum.
Forms
  • recta plural form
  • rectums plural form
  • recta's possessive plural form
  • rectums' possessive plural form
  • rectum's possessive singular form
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