rectum
Noun
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The terminal section of the alimentary canal;
From the sigmoid flexure to the anus (synset 105545439)is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremityhas:- arteria rectalis, rectal artery - one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
- anus - the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
is a part of: large intestine - beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces
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