rectal

Example Sentences

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His trials followed patients for five years and he found Papillon helped preserve organs 93% of the time in cases of rectal cancer where tumours measured 3cm or less.

From BBC

Carter testified that Bomba performed a rectal examination on him in 1979 as part of a physical he was required to take after receiving an invitation to play for USA Basketball.

From Los Angeles Times

She said she felt "fobbed off" when she told doctors about her constipation and rectal bleeding.

From BBC

As it turned out, several patients did have various signs, including rectal bleeding and weight loss.

From Science Magazine

Colon and rectal cancer rates have risen among younger adults as rates have declined among older people, who are far more likely to get colonoscopies that can catch cancers and precancerous lesions called polyps.

From New York Times