Meaning of Rectum

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Rectum

1. 1
   n.

   The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.

2. 2
   n.

   The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.