rectal

rectal /rec·tal/ (rek´tal) pertaining to the rectum.

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rec·tal (rktl)

adj.

Of, relating to, or situated near the rectum.

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recta, rectal.

See rectum.

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rectal

pertaining to the rectum.

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rectal examination

digital (in small animals) or manual examination of the visceral contents of the posterior abdomen for the purposes of diagnosis, in cattle and horses especially of pregnancy. See also rectum, proctoscopy.

rectal fistula

see rectovaginal fistula.

rectal impaction

see fecal impaction.

rectal inflammation

see proctitis, rectitis.

rectal massage

massage of the accessory sex glands, a method of semen collection in dogs.

rectal paralysis

occurs especially in cows and mares in late pregnancy. No feces are passed and the rectum is distended with feces, and there is no peristalsis during their manual removal. Dogs may show posterior paresis.

rectal polyp

see colorectal polyp.

rectal probe

used in pregnancy diagnosis in ewes and in electroejaculation.

rectal rupture

the wall is perforated into the peritoneal cavity. Death occurs quickly as a result of endotoxic shock because of the absorption of enteric toxins through the peritoneum.

rectal stricture

stenosis of the rectum occurs in dogs, presumably resulting from trauma and anorectal disease, and in pigs following local ulceration caused by infection with Salmonella spp. Abnormal abdominal distention, small diameter feces and straining result.

rectal tear

most common in mares in association with manual rectal examinations. The mucosa is damaged but the wall is not ruptured. Leads to perirectal abscessation and subsequent peritonitis.

rectal temperature

see rectal temperature.

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rectal

adjective Pertaining to the rectum noun A popular term for a digital rectal examination, see there