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recta

recta is the plural of rectum.

Meaning of rectum

Noun

rectum (plural recta or rectums)

  1. The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.
    • Using an alcohol enema involves placing a small tube into someone’s rectum and pouring alcohol into the colon. Because the alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, the recipient gets drunk faster.2012 September 26, Jacque Wilson, “Experts: Alcohol enemas ‘extremely dangerous’”, in CNN

Phrases with recta

Questions about recta

What is recta the plural of?
Recta is the plural of rectum.

Words near recta in the dictionary

  1. recrystallometry
  2. recs
  3. rect
  4. rect-
  5. rect.
  6. recta
  7. recta ratio
  8. rectagonal
  9. rectagraph
  10. rectagraphs
  11. rectahedral

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