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rectal

[rek-tl] / ˈrɛk tl /




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He returned on 14 July with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding before being discharged again the following day with no diagnosis.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The actress's death certificate said she had died of a pulmonary embolism and listed rectal cancer as a secondary factor.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The “Relax, It’s a Blood Test” message in this year’s ad was inspired by men who avoid prostate cancer screenings because they don’t want rectal exams, Horwood said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Higher lifetime intake is tied to greater cancer risk, with rectal cancer showing the strongest association.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2026

This was diagnosed by a specialist in rectal troubles as due to abnormally developed valves in his rectum, and these were cut.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)