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rectum.

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.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛktəm//ˈɹɛkˌtʌm/
  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.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from New Latin rectum, clipping of Latin rectum intestinum (literally “the straight intestine”), rectum, neuter of rectus (“straight”). See right.

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