• Rectum

    Origin

    From New Latin rectum, abbreviation of Latin rectum intestinum ("the straight intestine"), rectum, neuter of rectus ("straight"). See right.

    Full definition of rectum

    Noun

    rectum

    (plural recta or rectums)
    1. (anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass.

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