: relating to, affecting, or being near the rectum
rectal walls
rectal cancer
rectallyadverb
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An effective immunotherapy would be life-changing for rectal cancer patients, with current treatments often resulting in a suite of negative outcomes in survivors, including loss of fertility and incontinence.—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024 Stimulant laxatives also come in many forms and can be taken as tablets, liquids, powders, chewables, or rectal suppositories.—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Obesity, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, and symptoms like abdominal pain or rectal bleeding are factors strongly associated with colon cancer in younger adults.—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Healthcare providers use colonoscopies to diagnose ulcers, polyps, and colon or rectal cancer (colorectal cancer).—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rectal
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