Rectum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural rec·tums, rec·ta [rek-tuh]. /ˈrɛk tə/. Anatomy.
  1. the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.
noun plural -tums or -ta (-tə)
  1. the lower part of the alimentary canal, between the sigmoid flexure of the colon and the anus
Plural rectums recta
    Rectum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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