plural rectums or recta
ˈrek-tə 
: the terminal part of the intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anus
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During a female rectal exam, a doctor can feel the space and organs between the uterus and rectum to check for abnormalities.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Toilets keep the rectum and pelvic floor unsupported compared to sitting in a chair, causing more pressure on rectal veins, according to the researchers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What causes UTIs? UTIs are caused by bacteria, often from skin on the rectum that enters the urethra and infects the urinary tract, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, prostate (in men), and rectum.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Toilets keep the rectum and pelvic floor unsupported compared to sitting in a chair, causing more pressure on rectal veins, according to the researchers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
What causes UTIs? UTIs are caused by bacteria, often from skin on the rectum that enters the urethra and infects the urinary tract, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, prostate (in men), and rectum.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Rectum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectum. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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