Medical Terminology / Unit 10 MedTerm 0598 short lesson, about 20 seconds
rect/o: Rectum
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The idea
The combining form rect slash o names the rectum, the final section of the large intestine.
In practice
Rectal means pertaining to the rectum.
Where people slip
The rectum follows the sigmoid colon and precedes the anus.
Your place on the trail
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