rect
abbreviationrect-
combining form (1)variants:
or recti-
Definition of rect- (Entry 2 of 3)
: straight, right
rectilineal rectangular
rect-
combining form (2)variants:
or recto-
Definition of rect- (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : rectum
rectocele
2 : rectal and
rectoabdominal
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