National Cancer Institute
U.S. National Institutes of Health | www.cancer.gov

NCI Home
Cancer Topics
Clinical Trials
Cancer Statistics
Research & Funding
News
About NCI
Dictionary of Cancer Terms
In English   En español
Page Options
Print This Page
More NCI Dictionaries
NCI Drug Dictionary

Glossary of Statistical Terms

NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms

Terminology Resources
Quit Smoking Today
Search for
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
In English   En español

rectal (REK-tul)

 By or having to do with the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.



Previous Definitions:recombinant vaccinia-TRICOM vaccine, reconstructive surgeon, reconstructive surgery, recover, recreational therapy
Next Definitions:rectal cancer, rectal reconstruction, rectitis, rectum, recur

A Service of the National Cancer Institute
Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health USA.gov