RECTA

RECTUM

rectum

(noun) the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

recta

plural of rectum

Anagrams

• Carte, Trace, acter, caret, carte, cater, crate, creat, react, reäct, trace

Source: Wiktionary


RECTUM

Rec"tum (-tm), n. Etym: [NL. (sc. intestinum), fr. L. rectus straight. See Right.] (Anat.)

Definition: The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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