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Rectum

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Healthcare› Medicine

Cancer

(REK-tum) The last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus.

National Cancer Institute — Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Healthcare› Medicine› Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

The last 8 to 10 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until it leaves the body through the anus.

CDC — Colorectal Cancer Glossary retrieved 2014-06-01