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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

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	rectum Book article from: World Encyclopedia rectum In humans and many other vertebrates, last part of the large intestine , where the faeces are stored prior to voiding.
	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 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...
	Digital Rectal Examination Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer ...and includes manual examination of the rectum, anus and, in men, the prostate. Purpose...examination is to identify lesions within the rectum and the prostate. It is the most widely...the anus and follows the contours of the rectum. The examiner notes the tone of the anus...
	Ileoanal Anastomosis Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers ...colon, where stool is formed, and the rectum, which empties to the outside of the...inflammatory condition of the colon and rectum, can be treated by medications or dietary...the colon and the anal canal from the rectum. He or she then creates a pouch-like...
	Rectal Examination Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and palpating (feeling) for lumps...non-cancerous abnormalities within the rectum like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or...screening. Digital palpitation of the rectum can often find abnormal growths which...
	Constipation Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Aging ...Figure 1). The sigmoid connects to the rectum, which terminates in the anus. The upper...allowing a sampling of contents if the rectum is suddenly distended — an important...cause onward movement of feces into the rectum (mass peristalsis). This movement occurs...
	Foreign Objects Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...the eyes, ears, nose, airways, and rectum of human beings. Description Both children...stomach, it can get stuck inside the rectum. Airborne particles can lodge in the...inappropriate objects, such as toothbrushes. Rectum Sometimes a foreign object will successfully...
	Bowel Training Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...impaction — the presence in the rectum of a mass of feces too large to pass...x2014; To pass feces (stool) out of the rectum through the anus. Diverticulitis...impaction — Obstruction of the rectum by a large mass of feces (stool). Hiatal...

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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.
	rectocele Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing rectocele ( proctocele ) ( rek -toh-seel) n. bulging or pouching of the rectum, usually a forward protrusion of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina in association with prolapse of the uterus.
	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 ).
	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...
	suppository Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English ...x2C8;päzəˌtôrē / • n. ( pl. -ries ) a solid medical preparation in a roughly conical or cylindrical shape, designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve.
	Anisoptera Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology ...rest. The larvae are aquatic and robust, with an elaborate system of tracheal gills arranged in longitudinal rows within the rectum. Adults are often brightly coloured, and fly near water. This cosmopolitan suborder has nine families ( Aeshnidae , Cordulegasteridae...
	urochesia Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing urochesia (yoor-oh- kee -ziă) n. the passage of urine through the rectum. This may follow a penetrating injury involving both the lower urinary tract and the bowel.
	proct- Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing proct- ( procto- ) combining form denoting the anus and/or rectum.
	proctocolitis Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing proctocolitis (prok-toh-kŏ- ly -tis) n. inflammation of the rectum and colon, usually due to ulcerative colitis. See also proctitis .
	proctology Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing proctology (prok- tol -ŏji) n. the study of disorders of the rectum and anus.

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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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	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...
	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...
	Removal of a Large Spherical Foreign Object from the Rectum Using an Obstetric Vacuum Device: A Case Report Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...extract a high-lying foreign body from the rectum. Case Report A 59-year old male with...days after inserting a toy ball into his rectum. He complained of vague abdominal pain...Trumbull, CT) was inserted into the rectum and then applied to the surface of the...
	Surgical resection of villousadenomas of the rectum Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 12/1/1998; ; 700+ words ; ...options for large villous adenomas of the rectum. A retrospective review of all cases of villous adenomas of the rectum at this institution from January 1991...summary, large villous adenomas of the rectum can be removed by sphincter-preserving...
	Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection of the rectum is advantageous. Newspaper article from: Cancer Weekly; 2/4/2003; 700+ words ; ...Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection of the rectum for cancer does not compromise cancer...their study in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (Does laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection of the rectum compromise long-term survival? Dis Colon...
	Lymph node staging guidelines of sigmoid, rectum adenocarcinoma evaluated. Newspaper article from: Gastroenterology Week; 11/17/2003; 656 words ; ...Lymph node staging guidelines of sigmoid, rectum adenocarcinoma are evaluated. "The lymph...specimens located in the sigmoid or upper rectum showed a highly statistically significant...adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon and upper rectum?. Virchows Archiv, 2003;443(2...
	Case of the month: diagnostics challenges from your case files.(endometriosis of the colon and rectum) Magazine article from: JAAPA-Journal of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...complaint of mucous coming out of her rectum. She had no significant pain or dyspareunia...patient has endometriosis of the colon, rectum, and pelvis. The cervical biopsy performed...might eventually obstruct the colon and rectum. Although the mass was separate from...
	Treatment of prolapse of rectum with acupuncture combined with TCM drugs in 38 cases.(traditional Chinese medicine)(Brief article) Magazine article from: The Journal of Chinese Medicine; 10/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; Treatment of Prolapse of Rectum with Acupuncture Combined with TCM Drugs in 38 Cases by Gao Jingfang...and cases (7%) improved. The authors comment that prolapse of rectum usually occurs in children with insufficient qi and blood, in the...
	Doctor sued for stapling patient's rectum during surgery News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 9/25/2008; 461 words ; ...Baltimore against a Maryland doctor for allegedly stapling his rectum shut during an operation, which caused him to go without defecating...problems. "The reason for suing Dr. Casiano is very simple: His rectum was stapled shut," baltimoreexaminer.com quoted Julia Lodowski...
	Gastrointestinal stromal tumour of the rectum associated with a cutaneous lesion Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of Surgery; 10/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...followed by the small bowel (20%-30%), and the colon and rectum (5%).1 We describe a case of GIST in an unusual location...behaviour.3 These tumours are rarely found in the anus and rectum.1 What makes this patient's rectal lesion even more unusual...