plural rectums or recta
ˈrek-tə 
: the terminal part of the intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anus
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But stool also needs hydration in order to properly travel from your colon to your rectum, hence fiber’s importance.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
For a professional internet troll, nothing hit the sweet spot like a comment that involved a human rectum.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
The colon makes up the first several feet of the large intestine, while the remaining portion forms the rectum.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
In June 2021, Peters was officially diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after a 5-centimeter tumor was found at the top of her rectum.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
For a professional internet troll, nothing hit the sweet spot like a comment that involved a human rectum.
—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
The colon makes up the first several feet of the large intestine, while the remaining portion forms the rectum.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
In June 2021, Peters was officially diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after a 5-centimeter tumor was found at the top of her rectum.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Rectum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectum. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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