anorectal

adjective

ano·rec·tal ˌā-nō-ˈrek-tᵊl, ˌan-ə-

: of, relating to, or involving both the anus and rectum

anorectal surgery

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“Anorectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anorectal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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