rectum

Meaning

The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.

Frequency

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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹɛktəm/
Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin rectum, clipping of Latin rectum intestinum (literally “the straight intestine”), rectum, neuter of rectus (“straight”). See right.

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