Definition of rectums Rectums

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Noun Plural: rectums
rectum - the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
		body part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
		large intestine beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces
		arteria rectalis, rectal artery one of the arteries supplying the rectal area

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rectum (Noun)
The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass.

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

rectum
rek′tum, n. the lowest part of the large intestine:—pl. Rec′ta.—adj. Rec′tal.—ns. Rec′toscope, a speculum for rectal examination; Rectot′omy, the operation for dividing a rectal stricture.—adjs. Rec′to-urē′thral, pertaining to the rectum and to the urethra; Rec′to-ū′terine, to the rectum and the uterus; Rec′to-vag′inal, to the rectum and the vagina; Rec′to-ves′ical, to the rectum and the bladder. [L. rectus, straight.]

The rectum is a part of the gastrointestinal system. It is where feces is stored before coming out of the anus. Feces in the rectum causes a desire to make that feces come out. A toilet is a place where feces can be put.