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Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəl/

rectal

Definition

By or having to do with the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.

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ASC-H

community immunity

nonspecific immune cell

SCH 66336

coffee enema

SLC45A2 gene

potassium hydroxide

tumor protein p53 gene

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pramipexole dihydrochloride

denibulin hydrochloride

vitespen

tivozanib hydrochloride

DR5-targeting tetrameric nanobody agonist TAS266

fruquintinib

synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent

crovalimab

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onychodystrophy

multigene test

frameshift variant

noninferiority study

X-linked dominant inheritance

D’Amico criteria

false-positive result

first-degree relative

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