rectum

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛktəm/

The English word “rectum” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin rectum, clipping of Latin rectum intestinum (literally “the straight intestine”), rectum, neuter of rectus (“straight”). See right.

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