rectal

CEFRB2

/ˈrɛk.təl/

adjective

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.
Colorectal cancer refers to colon cancer, which starts in the colon, and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum.
Give a MC a rectal hysterectomy / Lecture on removal of the bowels, foul technically

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Give a MC a rectal hysterectomy / Lecture on removal of the bowels, foul technically
2009, “THAT'S THAT”, in BORN LIKE THIS, performed by DOOM
Colorectal cancer refers to colon cancer, which starts in the colon, and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum.
2025 March 21, Katia Hetter, “Reduce your risk of colon and rectal cancer with these basic steps”, in CNN
Most doctors feel a rectal examination is unnecessary following a full pelvic examination, so that rectals are not routinely performed on women.
1988, Judith Campbell, J. Golick, Sexuality: An Education Resource Book, page 53

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From rectum + -al.