perirectal

adjective

peri·​rec·​tal -ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce perirectal (audio)
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the tissues surrounding the rectum
a perirectal abscess

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“Perirectal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perirectal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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