: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum
rectal walls
rectal cancer
rectallyadverb
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But this could also signal hemorrhoids or rectal bleeding.—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026 Cyclical diarrhea or rectal pain may be evaluated by a gastroenterologist and labeled irritable bowel syndrome.—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026 Depending on where the cancer starts, it may be referred to as colon or rectal cancer; colorectal cancer is an umbrella term that includes both.—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Her immediate cause of death is listed as a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer as the underlying cause.—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rectal