What does rectum mean?
The last part of the large intestine, extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus, and storing and eliminating solid waste. In anatomy, the rectum is a muscular tube that connects the sigmoid colon to the anus.
Example
"The doctor examined the patient's rectum to check for any signs of disease."
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