| rectal artery |
one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
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| rectal reflex |
defecation reflex: normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum
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| rectal reflex |
the process by which the accumulation of feces in the rectum excites defecation; called also defecation r.
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| rectal prolapse |
bulging of the lining of the rectum through the anus, usually due to straining during a bowel movement
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| rectal prolapse |
A condition in which the rectum slips out of its normal position within the body through the anus. It may be put back in place (reduced) by insertion of the finger. If this is not possible, surgery may be required. A potential complication of this condition is intestinal ischemia (lack of blood flow to the colon).
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