rectum (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the terminal section of the alimentary canal
def from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
Outgoing links
Hypernym body part
Part holonym large intestine
Derivationally related form rectum → rectal
Part meronym rectal artery, arteria rectalis; anus
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) anorectal → rectum; colorectal → rectum; rectal → rectum; rectosigmoid → rectum
Derivationally related form rectal → rectum
Hyponym body part
Part holonym rectal artery, arteria rectalis; anus
Part meronym large intestine

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