anorectal

anorectal — adjective

  • anorectalpositive
  • more anorectalcomparative
  • most anorectalsuperlative

1. connected with the two parts at the end of the digestive system — the anus (the

1.形容詞C1
釋義

connected with the two parts at the end of the digestive system — the anus (the opening where waste leaves the body) and the rectum (the passage just above it)

例句

The surgeon performed an anorectal examination to check for any abnormal growths.

anorectal + noun: anorectal examination

Patients who notice anorectal bleeding are advised to see a specialist as soon as possible.

anorectal + noun: anorectal bleeding

同義詞
  • anal

    refers only to the anus, not both areas

  • rectal

    refers only to the rectum, not both areas

文法句型

anorectal + noun

用法筆記

This is a clinical term used mainly in medical contexts rather than everyday conversation. Most patients would say 'anal' or 'rectal' separately when speaking with a doctor.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked for an anorectal cancer.
✅The doctor checked for anal or rectal cancer.
💡'anorectal' is typically used for anatomical structures or conditions involving both areas together, not as a synonym for 'anal' or 'rectal' individually.