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rect/o — Rectum

rect/o means rectum. Latin source words and medical terminology examples: rectal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Rectum

• Latin: rectum

Examples and word parts

rectal

Relating to the final section of the large intestine before the anus.

Word parts: rect (rectum) + -al (relating to)

Recorded forms: rect-, recto-

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