| ampulla of rectum | A dilated portion of the rectum just above the anal canal. Synonym: ampulla recti, ampulla of rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| benign lymphoma of the rectum | A rectal polyp composed of lymphoid tissue with follicle formation, covered by mucosa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rectum | <anatomy> The last portion of the large intestine (colon) that communicates with the sigmoid colon above and the anus below. (27 Sep 1997) |
| perineal flexure of rectum | The anteroposterior curve with convexity anteriorward of the last portion of the rectum. Synonym: flexura perinealis recti, anorectal angle, anorectal flexure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| per rectum | By or through the rectum, denoting a method of medication. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| muscular coat of rectum | Muscular layer of the wall of the rectum. Synonym: tunica muscularis recti. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sacral flexure of rectum | The anteroposterior curve with concavity anteriorward of the first portion of the rectum. Synonym: flexura sacralis recti. (05 Mar 2000) |
| quantum rectum | See: Q.R. Origin: L. However much is correct (05 Mar 2000) |
| intestinum rectum | Straight intestine. See: rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphatic follicles of rectum | Scattered collections of lymphoid tissue in the wall of the rectum. Synonym: lymphatic follicles of rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| American Cancer Society | <address, organisation> American Cancer Society, National Headquarters, 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 USA. Tel: 00 1 404 320-3333 (05 Feb 1998) |
| bladder cancer | The most common warning sign of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. The diagnosis of bladder cancer is supported by findings in the medical history and examination, blood, urine, and X-ray tests, and confirmed with a biopsy (usually during a cystoscope exam). Treatment of bladder cancer depends on the growth, size, and location of the tumour. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bladder cancer risks | Smoking is a major risk factor. Cigarette smokers develop bladder cancer 2-3 times more often than do nonsmokers. Quitting smoking reduces the risk of bladder cancer, lung cancer, several other types of cancer, and a number of other diseases as well. Workers in some occupations are at higher risk of developing bladder cancer because of exposure to carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) in the workplace. These workers include people in the rubber, chemical, and leather industries, as well as hairstylists, machinists, metal workers, printers, painters, textile workers, and truck drivers. (12 Dec 1998) |
| bone cancer | <oncology> A general term to imply malignant tumour growth in bone. (27 Sep 1997) |
| bovine cancer eye | A malignant squamous cell carcinoma of cattle, especially the Hereford breed, that originates in the conjunctival mucous membranes or the surrounding skin; it occurs principally in range cattle having unpigmented skin around the eye and living in regions of intense sunlight. (05 Mar 2000) |