Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anorectum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: anorec-tum
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The rectum and anus, considered as a single entity.

Example Sentences

"Transrectal sonography has proven superior to CT in determining the depth of mural involvement in the anorectum and the integrity of the anal sphincter in patients with Crohn’s disease [59, 60]."

Etymology

From ano- + rectum.

Inflected Forms

anorectums (plural)

Questions

What does anorectum mean?: The rectum and anus, considered as a single entity.
Where does anorectum come from?: From ano- + rectum.

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