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Final portion of the large intestine
The rectum (pl.: rectums or recta) is the final straight portion of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals, and the gut in others. Before
Rectum
Cancer of the colon or rectum
cancer, or rectal cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine), in which uncontrolled growth of colon cells
Colorectal_cancer
Last part of the digestive system in vertebrates
Water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored in the rectum as feces before being removed by defecation.[failed verification] In humans
Large_intestine
Species of beetle
Colon rectum is a species of beetle in the genus Colon. It lives in Canada and around the Great Lakes. It is a member of the round fungus beetles (family
Colon_rectum
Sex toy that is designed to be inserted into the rectum
inserted into the rectum for sexual pleasure. They often have a flanged end to prevent the device from being lost inside the rectum. Rectal dilators were
Butt_plug
Protrusion of the walls of the rectum outside the body
A rectal prolapse occurs when walls of the rectum have prolapsed to such a degree that they protrude out of the anus and are visible outside the body.
Rectal_prolapse
Curve from a cone intersecting a plane
focus. The latus rectum is the chord parallel to the directrix and passing through a focus; its half-length is the semi-latus rectum (ℓ). The focal parameter
Conic_section
External opening of the rectum
ani; from Latin ānus, "ring", "circle") is the external opening of the rectum located inside the intergluteal cleft. Two sphincters control the exit of
Human_anus
Part of the digestive system
folds of rectum (or Houston's valves or the valves of Houston) are semi-lunar transverse folds of the rectal wall that protrude into the rectum, not the
Transverse_folds_of_rectum
Sexual activity involving the anus and rectum
insertion and thrusting of the erect penis into a person's anus, or anus and rectum, for sexual pleasure. Other forms of anal sex include anal fingering, the
Anal_sex
Sexual stimulation of one's own anus
in which a person masturbates by sexually stimulating their own anus and rectum. Common methods of anal masturbation include manual stimulation of the anal
Anal_masturbation
Section of the large intestine closest to the rectum and anus
pelvic colon) is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus. It forms a loop that averages about 35–40 centimetres (14–16 in)
Sigmoid_colon
Functional segment of the large intestine
The anal canal is the part that connects the rectum to the anus, located below the level of the pelvic diaphragm. It is located within the anal triangle
Anal_canal
Massage of the prostate gland via the rectum or perineum
anterior rectal wall, it can be stimulated from the anterior wall of the rectum or externally via the perineum. Prostate massage is part of the digital
Prostate_massage
Sex toy
series. Individual balls are continuously inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the desired effect. The
Anal_beads
Leo Bersani essay
"Is the Rectum a Grave?" is a 1987 essay by scholar Leo Bersani. It is an early text in queer theory (although Bersani never considered himself a queer
Is_the_Rectum_a_Grave?
Narrow strait in northwestern Turkey
It was variously named in classical literature Hellespontium Pelagus, Rectum Hellesponticum, and Fretum Hellesponticum. These names derived from that
Dardanelles
Medical condition
condition involving a telescopic, funnel-shaped infolding of the wall of the rectum that occurs during defecation. The term IRP is used when the prolapsed section
Internal_rectal_prolapse
Hamlet in Overijssel, Netherlands
Rectum is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is part of the municipality of Wierden. The hamlet is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north
Rectum,_Netherlands
Medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum to the sigmoid colon
minimally invasive medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum through to the nearest part of the colon, the sigmoid colon. There are two
Sigmoidoscopy
Inflammation of the anus and rectum
lining of the rectum, affecting only the last 6 inches of the rectum. A common symptom is a continual urge to have a bowel movement—the rectum could feel
Proctitis
Large bodies found in the rectum in medical context
foreign items found in the rectum that can be assumed to have been inserted through the anus, rather than reaching the rectum via the mouth and gastrointestinal
Rectal_foreign_body
Erectile tissue in women
the lower genital area of women. It sits between the vaginal opening and rectum and is internal to the perineum and perineal body.[citation needed] The
Perineal_sponge
Species of tree
Xanthophyllum rectum is a tree in the family Polygalaceae. The specific epithet rectum is from the Latin meaning 'upright', referring to the inflorescences
Xanthophyllum_rectum
Human female anatomical structure
peritoneum into the space between the posterior wall of the uterus and the rectum in the human female. In women, the rectouterine pouch is the deepest point
Rectouterine_pouch
Surgery for rectal or anal cancer
formally known as an abdominoperineal resection of the rectum or an abdominoperineal excision of the rectum, is a surgical procedure performed to treat rectal
Abdominoperineal_resection
Body cavity bounded by the pelvic bones
colon, rectum, and anal canal. In females, the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and upper vagina occupy the area between the other viscera. The rectum is
Pelvic_cavity
Form of administering nutrition
A nutrient enema, also known as feeding per rectum, rectal alimentation, or rectal feeding, is an enema administered to provide nutrition in cases where
Nutrient_enema
Rectal infusion apparatus
end of the Murphy drip is inserted into the rectum and large quantities of liquid are infused into the rectum drop by drop. Prior to fluids or medicines
Murphy_drip
Technique for cleansing the human rectum
human rectum either for reasons of health, or for sexual hygiene. It is accomplished by squirting a small amount of sterile lubricant into the rectum, resulting
Dry_enema
Inability to fully empty the rectum during bowel movements
subtype. It is characterized by difficult and/or incomplete emptying of the rectum with or without an actual reduction in the number of bowel movements per
Obstructed_defecation
Sex act
performing fellatio on a penis or object that was removed from their own rectum, the health risks are generally limited to disturbances of the gastrointestinal
Ass_to_mouth
Line dividing the upper two-thirds and the lower third of the anal canal
section of the anorectal junction Anatomy of the anus and rectum Coronal section of rectum and anal canal Lee, JM; Kim, NK (April 2018). "Essential Anatomy
Pectinate_line
Surgery for rectal cancer
resection, formally known as anterior resection of the rectum and colon and anterior excision of the rectum or simply anterior resection (less precise), is a
Lower_anterior_resection
Bowel movement consisting of fresh blood
fresh bright red blood without stools. The phrase bright red blood per rectum is associated with hematochezia and rectorrhagia. In adults, most common
Hematochezia
Expulsion of feces from the digestive tract
of the colon move fecal matter through the digestive tract towards the rectum. Flatus may also be expulsed. Undigested food may also be expelled within
Defecation
Visual or manual internal inspection of body cavities for prohibited materials
cavities frequently used for concealment include the mouth, vagina, and rectum. It is far more invasive than the standard strip search that is typically
Body_cavity_search
Medical condition
levator ani syndrome, is a severe, episodic pain in the regions of the rectum and anus. It can be caused by cramping of the levator ani muscle, particularly
Proctalgia_fugax
Posterior opening in zoology
is the rear orifice that serves as the only opening for the digestive (rectum), reproductive, and urinary tracts (if present) of many vertebrate animals
Cloaca
Academic journal
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering colorectal surgery. It was established in 1958 and is published by Lippincott
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Diseases_of_the_Colon_&_Rectum
Ring of smooth muscle that surrounds part of the anal canal
an aggregation of the smooth (involuntary) circular muscle fibers of the rectum. [citation needed] The internal anal sphincter aids the sphincter ani externus
Internal_anal_sphincter
Field in medicine for disabilities in the rectum
Colorectal surgery is a field in medicine dealing with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. The field is also known as proctology, but this term is
Colorectal_surgery
Failure to relax the pelvic floor muscles during defecation
Symptoms include tenesmus (the sensation of incomplete emptying of the rectum after defecation has occurred) and constipation. Retention of stool may
Anismus
Organ system within humans and other animals
into the cecum, and ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colons, rectum, and anal canal. The small intestine is a tubular structure around 6 to
Gastrointestinal_tract
Intermittent or continuous expression of liquid from the anus
discharge is intermittent or continuous expression of liquid from the anus (per rectum). Normal rectal mucus is needed for proper excretion of waste. Otherwise
Rectal_discharge
Abnormal connection between two epithelialized surfaces, often organs
skin. An anovaginal or rectovaginal fistula is a hole joining the anus or rectum to the vagina. A colovaginal fistula joins the space in the colon to that
Fistula
Disease of the anus
are classified into five types: Extrasphincteric fistulae begin at the rectum or sigmoid colon and proceed downward, through the levator ani muscle and
Anal_fistula
Sex act
is a sexual activity that involves inserting one or more hands into the rectum (anal fisting) or the vagina (vaginal fisting). Fisting may be performed
Fisting
Illnesses of the digestive system
tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum; and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
Gastrointestinal_disease
American literary theorist (1931–2022)
literary criticism and queer theory. He was known for his 1987 essay "Is the Rectum a Grave?" and his 1995 book Homos. Bersani was born in the Bronx, New York
Leo_Bersani
Abnormal descent of the recto-uterine pouch
between the rectum and vagina containing the small intestine." A sigmoidocele is defined as "a protrusion of the peritoneum between the rectum and vagina
Cul-de-sac_hernia
Surgical procedure
reconnect the remaining sections of colon or rectum following removal of the tumor provided that enough of the rectum remains intact to preserve internal/external
Ileostomy
Surgically created intestinal reservoir that restores anal evacuation
anus, bypassing the former site of the colon in cases where the colon and rectum have been removed. The pouch retains and restores functionality of the anus
Ileo-anal_pouch
Part of pelvic anatomy in male mammals
the rectum and the bladder in males in humans and other mammals. It is lined by peritoneum. The rectovesical pouch is a space between the rectum and the
Rectovesical_pouch
Proposed human anatomical structure
or sphincter of O'Beirne, is the junction of the sigmoid colon and the rectum. The rectosigmoid sphincter, also known as the sphincter of O'Beirne, was
Rectosigmoid_junction
Digestive system in humans
intestine. The waste products of digestion (feces) are excreted from the rectum via the anus. There are several organs involved in the digestion of food
Human_digestive_system
Medical procedure
although the latter may be a bit longer) is used to examine the anal cavity, rectum, or sigmoid colon. A proctoscope is a short, straight, rigid, hollow metal
Proctoscopy
Inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the colon
long-term condition that results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum. The primary symptoms of active disease are abdominal pain and diarrhea
Ulcerative_colitis
Partition of the rectovesical pouch
rectovesical pouch. It separates the prostate and urinary bladder from the rectum. It consists of a single fibromuscular structure with several layers that
Rectoprostatic_fascia
Medical condition
the rectouterine pouch (in females), between the rectum and the vagina. This can obstruct the rectum and cause obstructed defecation syndrome. Sigmoidocele
Sigmoidocele
Broad, thin muscle group, situated on either side of the pelvis
side around the lower part of the rectum, and form for it a strong sling. Relaxation increases the angle between rectum and anus, allowing defecation in
Levator_ani
Solid buildup of feces in the rectum due to chronic constipation
develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation (a related term is fecal loading which refers to a large volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency)
Fecal_impaction
Condition in which organs fall down or slip out of place
slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina, rectum, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. A spinal disc herniation
Prolapse
Intense physical sensation of sexual release
penetration are the result of the relationship between the nerves of the anus, rectum, clitoris or G-spot area in women, and the anus's proximity to the prostate
Orgasm
Surgical procedure for external rectal prolapse
obstructed defecation syndrome, or solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. The rectum is fixed into the desired position, usually using a biological or synthetic
Ventral_rectopexy
Medical condition
connection between the rectum and the vagina. Rectovaginal fistulae may be extremely debilitating. If the opening between the rectum and vagina is wide,
Rectovaginal_fistula
Species of gastropod
Cristilabrum rectum is a species of air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Camaenidae. This species is endemic
Cristilabrum_rectum
Sexually transmitted infection
bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection may involve the genitals, mouth, or rectum. Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, or
Gonorrhea
Break or tear in anal canal skin
Preliminary Results of a Multicenter Study". Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 42 (8): 1011–1015. doi:10.1007/BF02236693. PMID 10458123. S2CID 29343690
Anal_fissure
Birth defect of malformed rectum
imperforate anus or anorectal malformations (ARMs) are birth defects in which the rectum is malformed. ARMs are a spectrum of different congenital anomalies which
Imperforate_anus
Inability to refrain from defecation
defecography, shows how much stool the rectum can hold, how well the rectum holds it, and how well the rectum can evacuate the stool. It will also highlight
Fecal_incontinence
Medical condition
esophagus, stomach and the anus, whereas UC primarily affects the colon and the rectum. In spite of Crohn's and UC being very different diseases, both may present
Inflammatory_bowel_disease
Delivery of medication via the rectum
administration uses the rectum as a route of administration for medication and other fluids, which are absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels, and flow
Rectal_administration
Uterine portion of the cervix
wall, when it is reflected on to the rectum, forming the recto-uterine pouch. It is in relation with the rectum, from which it may be separated by coils
Supravaginal portion of cervix
Supravaginal_portion_of_cervix
Anatomical space in the lower abdomen
In human anatomy, the presacral space is inside the pelvis, behind the rectum and in front of the coccyx and sacrum. Normally it is empty, or it contains
Presacral_space
Type of colorectal polyp
colorectal polyp. Most hyperplastic polyps are found in the distal colon and rectum. They have no malignant potential, which means that they are no more likely
Hyperplastic_polyp
Growth found in bowel wall
polyp is a polyp (fleshy growth) occurring on the lining of the colon or rectum. Untreated colorectal polyps can develop into colorectal cancer. Colorectal
Colorectal_polyp
Electric-powered anal sex toy
vibrators have one common feature: they produce a vibrating effect in the rectum for pleasurable sensations. Anal vibrators differ from other types of vibrators
Anal_vibrator
Act of rinsing the rectum with liquid
Rectal douching is the act of rinsing the rectum with intent to clean it. An instance of this rinsing or a tool used to perform the rinse may be called
Rectal_douching
Korean cow stomach dish
Dwaeji-makchang (돼지막창; lit. 'pork last viscus') means either the rectum of pig or the gui made of pork rectum, and the grilled dish is also referred to as dwaeji-makchang-gui
Makchang
Opening in the body
intestine that allows the removal of feces out of the body, bypassing the rectum, to drain into a pouch or other collection device. This surgical procedure
Stoma_(medicine)
Medical condition
both sides. A bulging of the front wall of the rectum might be felt on digital examination via the rectum or vagina. Complications include sepsis and peritonitis
Pelvic_abscess
congenital disorder where an abnormal connection (fistula) exists between the rectum and the vulval vestibule of the female genitalia. If the fistula occurs
Rectovestibular_fistula
Medical condition
peritoneum-lined sac containing small intestine through the pelvic floor, between the rectum and the vagina (in females). Enterocele is significantly more common in
Enterocele
Plane curve: conic section
called the latus rectum; one half of it is the semi-latus rectum. The latus rectum is parallel to the directrix. The semi-latus rectum is denoted by p
Parabola
Bodily function of expelling intestinal gas from the anus
flatology. Passing gas is a normal bodily process. Flatus is brought to the rectum and pressurized by muscles in the intestines. It is normal to pass flatus
Flatulence
Digestive tract waste expulsion opening
manometry – Medical functional test of the anus and rectum Imperforate anus – Birth defect of malformed rectum Helms, Doris R.; Helms, Carl W.; Kosinski, Robert
Anus
Medical condition
Rectal pain is the symptom of pain in the area of the rectum. A number of different causes (68) have been documented. One of the most common causes of
Rectal_pain
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
the charges for the soldiers were dropped. The victim was stabbed in the rectum, and suffered severe injuries to the lungs and ribs. In December 2023, the
Gaza_war
Blood vessel
artery) is an artery that descends into the pelvis to supply blood to the rectum. The superior rectal artery is the continuation of the inferior mesenteric
Superior_rectal_artery
Flat plane of skeletal muscle fibers
anal sphincter keeps feces retained inside the rectum and prevents them from coming out of the rectum involuntarily. The muscle attaches anteriorly onto
External_anal_sphincter
Thin layer of muscle of the gastrointestinal tract
continuous fashion from the esophagus to the upper rectum (the exact nomenclature of the rectum's muscle layers is still being debated). A discontinuous
Muscularis_mucosae
Medical device
speculum designed to open and relax the internal/external anal sphincter and rectum in order to facilitate medical inspection or relieve constipation. One early
Rectal_dilator
British colorectal surgeon
The reservoir function of the rectum lost by its removal was replaced by the surgical construction of a 'new' rectum made from the ileum to form a so-called
John_Nicholls_(surgeon)
Two abrupt bends in the large intestine
flexure is sometimes referred to as Griffith's point, along with the upper rectum (Sudeck's point). Colic flexures, along with other acute-angle bends in
Colic_flexures
Medical condition
individual organ prolapse for severity, the rectum, bladder and uterus are individually assessed. Prolapse of the rectum is referred to as a rectocele, bladder
Pelvic_floor_dysfunction
Estimate of penetration of a cancer
body beyond the colon, rectum or regional lymph nodes. M1b: Spread to more than 1 part of the body other than the colon, rectum or regional lymph nodes
Colon_cancer_staging
Medical condition
The colorectal adenoma is a benign glandular tumor of the colon and the rectum. It is a precursor lesion of the colorectal adenocarcinoma (colon cancer)
Colorectal_adenoma
Constipation and surgery medication
orally (swallowed by mouth) or via the rectum. It typically begins working in around 30 minutes when given by rectum and within twelve hours when given orally
Senna_glycoside
Unsubstantiated sexual practice
sexual practice of inserting a gerbil or other small rodent into one's rectum to obtain stimulation. Gerbilling is considered an urban legend and there
Gerbilling
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Bright; Star; Lamp
Girl/Female
American, British, Christian, English, Irish, Swedish
Elf; Power; Noble; Bright; White
Boy/Male
Christian, German
Illustrious Warrior; Army; Bright; Introduced into Britain During the Norman Conquest; Diminutive of Herbert
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Power
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lover
Girl/Female
Muslim
Smiling
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, British, Malaysian
Lovable
Boy/Male
Muslim
Victorious, Of firm and resolute intention
Girl/Female
Muslim
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Savannah, SAVANNA means "savannah."
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n.
Inflammation of the tissues about the rectum.
n.
A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons.
n.
An apparatus for the introduction of suppositories into the rectum.
n.
Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani.
a.
Of or pertaining to the region between the rectum and ishial tuberosity.
n.
Inflammation of the rectum.
a.
Of or pertaining to the rectum; rectal; as, the hemorrhoidal arteries, veins, and nerves.
n.
A pill or bolus for introduction into the rectum; esp., a cylinder or cone of medicated cacao butter.
a.
Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the vagina.
a.
Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the bladder.
n.
The posterior part of the alimentary canal, including the rectum, and sometimes the large intestine also.
n.
The region which is included within the outlet of the pelvis, and is traversed by the urinogenital canal and the rectum.
n.
The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum.
n.
An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture.
a.
Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the uterus.
n. pl.
The small, troublesome tumors or swellings about the anus and lower part of the rectum which are technically called hemorrhoids. See Hemorrhoids. [The singular pile is sometimes used.]
n.
The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.
n.
An urgent and distressing sensation, as if a discharge from the intestines must take place, although none can be effected; -- always referred to the lower extremity of the rectum.
n.
The fold of peritoneum, or mesentery, attached to the rectum.