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Rectum

Also called Stool storage before anus

AnatomyGastroenterologySurgeryImportant

Terminal segment of the large intestine connecting the sigmoid colon to the anal canal, serving as the reservoir for formed stool until defecation.

Korean

직장

대장의 마지막 직선 부분; 항문에서 끝남.

French

Rectum

Segment terminal du gros intestin reliant le côlon sigmoïde au canal anal ; stocke les selles formées jusqu'à la défécation.

Word parts

  • rect/oRoot(Latin) Rectum

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