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	rectum rectum (rek-tŭm) n. the terminal part of the large intestine, which runs from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal. Faeces are stored in the rectum before defecation. —rectal (rek-t'l) adj.... Read more
	colon colon Also known as the large intestine or bowel, consisting of three anatomical regions: the ascending, the transverse, and the descending colon. The colon normally has a considerable population of bacteria, while it is rare to find a significant bacterial population in the small intestine. The col... Read more
	parabola parabola , plane curve consisting of all points equidistant from a given fixed point (focus) and a given fixed line (directrix) (see illustration) . It is the conic section cut by a plane parallel to one of the elements of the cone. The axis of a parabola is the line through the focus perpendic... Read more
	fistula fistula , abnormal, usually ulcerous channellike formation between two internal organs or between an internal organ and the skin. It may follow a surgical procedure with improper healing, or it may be caused by injury, abscess, or infection with penetration deep enough to reach another organ or the ... Read more
	Chaetognatha Chaetognatha , phylum of predominantly pelagic marine animals commonly known as arrowworms. Arrowworms have slender, transparent bodies, usually under 1 in. (2.5 cm) long. Lateral and caudal fins propel the animal in sudden darting movements. The well-developed head bears eyes and other sense organs... Read more
	ellipse ellipse closed plane curve consisting of all points for which the sum of the distances between a point on the curve and two fixed points (foci) is the same. It is the conic section formed by a plane cutting all the elements of the cone in the same nappe. The center of an ellipse is the point half... Read more
	hyperbola hyperbola , plane curve consisting of all points such that the difference between the distances from any point on the curve to two fixed points (foci) is the same for all points. It is the conic section formed by a plane cutting both nappes of the cone ; it thus has two parts, or branches. The ce... Read more
	intestine intestine muscular hoselike portion of the gastrointestinal tract extending from the lower end of the stomach (pylorus) to the anal opening. In humans this fairly narrow (about 1 in./2.5 cm) tubelike structure winds compactly back and forth within the abdominal cavity for about 23 ft (7 m), and is ... Read more
	colitis colitis inflammation of the colon, or large intestine . The term "colitis" may be used to refer to any of a number of disorders involving the colon. Symptoms include diarrhea (often with blood and mucus), abdominal pain, and fever. Ulcerative colitis is a serious chronic inflammation and ... Read more
	endometriosis endometriosis , a condition in which small pieces of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus ) migrate to other places in the pelvic area. The endometrial fragments may move to the fallopian tubes , ovaries, or other pelvic structures (e.g., the bladder or rectum). The migrated tissue retains it... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Rectum"

	rectum Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition rectum see intestine .
	Rectal Cancer Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. Rectal Cancer Definition The rectum is the portion of the large bowel that...terminating at the anus. Cancer of the rectum is the disease characterized by the...in the lining or epithelium of the rectum. Malignant cells have changed such...
	Rectal Prolapse Repair Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers ...surgery treats a condition in which the rectum falls, or prolapses, from its normal...leading to prolapse of the organs. The rectum is the last out of six divisions of the...intestine; the anus is the opening from the rectum through which stool exits the body. A...
	Colorectal Cancer Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions ...the digestive tract called the colon and rectum and may spread. KEYWORDS for searching...cancer is not contagious. The colon and rectum Colorectal cancer begins in either the colon or the rectum. Both are part of the digestive tract...
	Rectal Polyps Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...growths that arise from the wall of the rectum and protrude into it. They may be either...malignant (cancerous). Description The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine...digital or endoscopic examination of the rectum. Rectal bleeding is the most common complaint...
	Anoscopy Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ...other physician to visually examine the rectum, anus, and anal canal. Purpose Doctors...genital area or in or near the anus or rectum confirm the source of malignancies that...guides the anoscope a few inches into the rectum, the patient is told to bear down as...
	Rectal Resection Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers ...the surgical removal of a portion of the rectum. Purpose Rectal resections repair damage to the rectum caused by diseases of the lower digestive...Masses and scar tissue can grow within the rectum, causing blockages that prevent normal...
	Proctitis Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...Definition Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. Description Proctitis affects mainly...mucus and intense pain in the area of the rectum and anus are all signs of proctitis...by a proctoscopy (examination of the rectum with an endoscope inserted through the...
	Prostate Biopsy Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...area behind the penis and in front of the rectum. It secretes semen, the liquid portion...area between the base of the penis and the rectum), by inserting a needle through the wall of the rectum, or by cytoscopy. Before the procedure...
	Colorectal Surgery Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers ...surgery repairs damage to the colon, rectum, and anus through a variety of procedures...performed to repair damage to the colon, rectum, and anus, caused by diseases of the...Masses and scar tissue can grow within the rectum, causing blockages that prevent normal...

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	rectum Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing rectum ( rek -tŭm) n. the terminal part of the large intestine, which runs from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal. Faeces are stored in the rectum before defecation. — rectal ( rek -t'l) adj.
	vasa recta Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology vasa recta Thin-walled blood vessels that branch from the efferent arterioles leaving each glomerulus in the vertebrate kidney (see nephron ). The vasa recta form U-shaped loops adjacent to the loop of Henle and eventually drain into the renal vein.
	recta Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English rec·ta / ˈrektə / • plural form of rectum .
	defecation Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology ...defecation The expulsion of faeces from the rectum due to contractions of muscles in the rectal...control, is situated at the end of the rectum (the anus); relaxation of this muscle...response to the presence of faeces in the rectum.
	sigmoidoscopy Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing sigmoidoscopy (sig-moid- osk -ŏpi) n. examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a sigmoidoscope. It is used in the investigation of diarrhoea or rectal bleeding, particularly to detect colitis or cancer of the rectum.
	prolapse Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing ...prolapse ( proh -laps) n. downward displacement of an organ or tissue from its normal position. p. of the rectum descent of the rectum to lie outside the anus. p. of the uterus descent of the cervix, or the whole of the uterus, into the vagina...
	proctectomy Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing proctectomy (prok- tek -tŏmi) n. surgical removal of the rectum. It is usually performed for cancer of the rectum and may require the construction of a permanent opening in the colon (see colostomy ).
	fistula Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing ...surface of the skin that may develop after an abscess in the rectum has burst (see ischiorectal abscess ). arteriovenous f. a...growth or ulceration. rectovaginal f. an opening between the rectum and vagina that occurs as a congenital abnormality. urogenital...
	proctocolectomy Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing ...proctocolectomy (prok-toh-kŏ- lek -tŏmi) n. a surgical operation in which the rectum and colon are removed. Removal of the whole rectum and colon ( panproctocolectomy ) requires either a permanent opening of the ileum (see ileostomy...
	enema Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing ...n. (pl. enemata or enemas) a quantity of fluid infused into the rectum through a tube passed into the anus. barium e. an enema using barium...see small bowel . therapeutic e. an enema used to insert drugs into the rectum.

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Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...diseases) periodontics (gums) pharmacology (drugs) physiotherapy (manipulation, exercise) podiatry (feet) proctology (rectum) prosthetics (artificial body parts) prosthodontics (artificial teeth) psychiatry (mental illness) radiology (radiation...

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	Sonographic diagnosis of a glass foreign body in the rectum.(Gastrointestinal)(Clinical report) Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...Introduction There are numerous reports of foreign body in the rectum .To the best of our knowledge there is no report describing...sonographic diagnosis of a glass foreign body in the rectum. The rectum, vagina, urethra, nose and ear are favorite sites...
	Dosimetric evaluation of rectum and bladder using image-based CT planning and orthogonal radiographs with ICRU 38 recommendations in intracavitary brachytherapy.(Original Article)(International Commission on Radiation Units)(computed tomography) Magazine article from: Journal of Medical Physics; 1/1/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...and Measurements (ICRU 38) bladder and rectum reference points in patients of carcinoma...or -]standard deviation) volume of rectum and bladder was 60[sup] ([+ or...that 6 ([+ or -]4) cm[sup]3 of rectum and 16 ([+ or -]10) cm[sup] 3...
	Malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor (neural type) of the rectum Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Surgery; 3/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...malignant neural type of a GIST of the rectum, in a young patient. CASE REPORT A 34...old male presented with bleeding per rectum, pain during defecation and evening rise...hemorrhoids. Digital examination of the rectum revealed a soft swelling touching the...
	Sessile polypoid gastric heterotopia of rectum: A report of cases and review of the literature Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 3/1/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...patients with sessile polypoid lesion in the rectum, with a review of the available literature...Only 27 cases of gastric heterotopia in the rectum and 7 cases in the colon proximal to the rectum have been reported previously in the English...
	Rectum Polyp Removing Reduces Incidence of Cancer News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 8/25/2000; 391 words ; ...found that removing polyps from patients' rectum can reduce the incidence and death toll resulting from rectum cancer by 40 percent and 50 percent respectively...the world in proving that the removing of rectum polyps (small lumps that grow inside someone...
	Epithelioid leiomyosarcoma with osteoclast-like giant cells in the rectum Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 3/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...test revealed a polypoid tumor in the rectum, and a biopsy specimen from the lesion...types of sarcomas arise in the colon and rectum, including leiomyosarcoma, malignant...carcinosarcoma.1 Leiomyosarcoma of the rectum is a rare entity and represents less than...
	Mucinous carcinoma of rectum in an 11 year old child Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Surgery; 7/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...INTRODUCTION Carcinoma of the colon and rectum is a relatively uncommon malignancy in...our unit with complaints of bleeding per rectum, constipation and mucus in stools since...showed an eccentric thickening of wall of rectum and anal canal with lobulated soft tissue...
	Safety Zones for Colorectal Dissection: A CT Scan Mapping of the Ureters Relative to the Colon and Rectum Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 11/1/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...the ureters in relation to the colon and rectum to delineate a safe zone for colorectal...distance between the ureters and the colon or rectum was determined at five levels, including...distances between the ureters and the colon or rectum at five levels are shown in Table 2...
	Spontaneous rupture of rectum with prolapse of small gut through the anus - A case report Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Surgery; 9/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...anus following spontaneous rupture of the rectum is a rare occurrence and 65 cases have...lady who developed spontaneous rupture of rectum with evisceration of small bowel while...was not associated with any bleeding per rectum. The patient was multiparous and had...
	Effect of magnetic stimulation on the contractile activity of the rectum in humans Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 5/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...sacral MS with a magnetic coil while the rectum was empty and distended by a balloon...stimulation induced balloon expulsion from the rectum. The two rectus abdominis muscles did...treatment of the inertic or neuropathic rectum. As the vesical pressure proved to be...