anorectal
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a·no·rec·tal
(ā'nō-rek'tăl),Relating to both anus and rectum.
anorectal
[ān′ōrek′təl, ā′nō-]
Etymology: L, anus + rectus, straight
pertaining to the anal and rectal portions of the large intestine.
anorectal
adjective Relating to the anus and rectum, or to an interface between the two.a·no·rec·tal
(ā'nō-rek'tăl)Relating to both anus and rectum.
anorectal
pertaining to, emanating from or affecting the anorectum.
anorectal abscess
see perianal fistula.
anorectal anastomosis
surgical resection of rectal neoplasms may require removal of a bowel segment and subsequent union of rectum to skin.
anorectal stricture
usually secondary to surgical trauma, foreign body, neoplasia or inflammatory disease.