What it means
The roots for the end of the bowel. Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum, and a proctoscopy looks into the rectum and anus with a scope. From rect/o come rectalREK-tulRelating to the rectum, the last part of the large intestine; also, given or measured through the rectum.rect/o rectum, straight-al relating toFull entry and rectumREK-tumThe last part of the large intestine, between the colon and the anus, where stool is held until it leaves the body.Full entry .
At a glance
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Related terms
-itis
A word ending that means inflammation.
rectum
The last part of the large intestine, between the colon and the anus, where stool is held until it leaves the body.
rectal
Relating to the rectum, the last part of the large intestine; also, given or measured through the rectum.
anus
The opening at the lower end of the bowel where stool leaves the body.