rectal

adjective

rec·​tal ˈrek-tᵊl 

: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum

rectal walls

rectal cancer

rectally adverb

Examples of rectal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But at any age, get a checkup for symptoms such as blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

That’s when Staley boasted about his stealthy rectal ability. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, rectal bleeding, and constipation. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Acknowledging the Jackasses’ age, if not maturity, are a couple skits about prostate and rectal checkups. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rectal

• anorectal
• colorectal
• dialectal
• erectile
• projectile

Medical Definition

rectal

adjective

rec·​tal ˈrek-tᵊl 

: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum

rectal bleeding

rectally

-ē 

adverb