rectum

Etymology

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

noun

  1. (anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus.

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