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rec·tal

 (rĕk′təl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.

rec′tal·ly adv.
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rectal

(ˈrɛktəl)
adj
(Anatomy) of or relating to the rectum
ˈrectally adv
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rec•tal

(ˈrɛk tl)

adj.
of, pertaining to, or for the rectum.
[1870–75]
rec′tal•ly, adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.rectal - of or involving the rectum; "rectal cancer"
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Translations

rectal

[ˈrektəl] ADJrectal
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

rectal

adjrektal (spec), → des Mastdarms; rectal passageMastdarm m
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rec·tal

a. rectal, del recto, rel. al recto;
___ abscessabsceso ___;
___ biopsybiopsia ___;
___ inflammationinflamación ___;
___ lumpprotuberancia, bulto ___;
___ prolapseprolapso ___.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

rectal

adj rectal; n (fam) tacto or examen m rectal
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The men's temperature was measured rectally and heart strain was assessed using three-lead electrocardiography and blood pressure.
"Sold on the street as 'Gabbies' or 'Pregabs', the prescription drug is supposed to be taken orally, but among drug users it is being injected, snorted, or taken rectally."
Service manager Jamie Harris said: "Sold on the street as 'Gabbies' or 'Pregabs', the prescription drug is supposed to be taken orally, but among drug users it is being injected, snorted, or taken rectally."
Experts recommend temperature to be taken rectally, as it is more accurate.
For instance, he added, the prosecution provided evidence that Mohammad was "rectally rehydrated", but does not describe how it was done, saying, "Does somebody hold his legs apart?
Later, it may remain in situ indefinitely or be passed rectally. The diameter of the silicon tube varied from 3 to 5 mm, depending on the diameter of the main pancreatic duct.
Kavanaugh had said the word "boof" referred to flatulence rather than rectally imbibing alcohol.
Rectally administered benzodiazepines, including diazepam, are commonly prescribed for the treatment of ARS.
If blood loss more than 500ml one hour after delivery and all traumatic causes and retained placenta were excluded, 600ug (3 tablets) of misoprostol were given per rectally, which were inserted up to a digit depth.
Mice were given phenylalanine, either orally or rectally, to assess the effects on different parts of the gut.
A veterinary thermometer is used rectally with a lubricant, and a good one will give an accurate digital reading quickly.