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Rectal

/rˈɛktəl/
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(adj) Of, via or related to the rectum.

The doctor performed a rectal exam to check for any abnormalities.
In hospitals, body temperature is sometimes taken using a rectal thermometer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor performed a ____ examination as part of the routine health screening for men over fifty.

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