RECTUM

rectum

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rectum (plural recta or rectums)

(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon.

Source: Wiktionary


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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28 May 2025

AIR

(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”


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