Rectal

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəl/

Definitions of rectal

adjective relating to or located near the rectum

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor performed a rectal exam on the patient.

A2 The nurse administered a rectal suppository to help relieve the patient's pain.

B1 The rectal thermometer showed that the child had a fever.

B2 The rectal prolapse required immediate medical attention.

C1 The surgeon successfully repaired the rectal tear during the procedure.

C2 The specialist recommended a rectal biopsy to further investigate the issue.

Examples of rectal in a Sentence

formal The doctor performed a rectal examination to check for any abnormalities.

informal I heard that rectal exams can be uncomfortable but are necessary for certain medical screenings.

slang I can't believe I have to go in for a rectal check-up, it's so embarrassing.

figurative The company's financial situation was like a rectal thermometer, giving a clear indication of its health.

Grammatical Forms of rectal

• past tense: rectaled
• plural: rectals
• comparative: more rectal
• superlative: most rectal
• present tense: rectals
• future tense: will rectal
• perfect tense: have rectaled
• continuous tense: is rectaling
• singular: rectal
• positive degree: rectal
• infinitive: to rectal
• gerund: rectaling
• participle: rectaling

Origin and Evolution of rectal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rectal' originates from the Latin word 'rectum', which means straight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rectal' has come to specifically refer to things related to or located in the rectum, such as rectal exams or rectal cancer.