digital rectal examination
Cancer
(DIH-jih-tul REK-tul eg-zam-ih-NAY-shun) An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called DRE.
(DIH-jih-tul REK-tul eg-zam-ih-NAY-shun) An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called DRE.