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Rectal ultrsound
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Rectal ultrsoundRectal ultrsound refers to a system produces high-frequency sound waves to provide imaging and information about the staging of cancers of the rectum.
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Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
Rectum
An 8-inch chamber connected to the large intestine that receives solid waste (feces) from the descending colon to be expelled from the body. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. It is the rectum's job to receive stool from the colon, to let the person know that there is stool to be evacuated, and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.
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Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Rectum
An 8-inch chamber connected to the large intestine that receives solid waste (feces) from the descending colon to be expelled from the body. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. It is the rectum's job to receive stool from the colon, to let the person know that there is stool to be evacuated, and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.
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Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children
The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children is a hospital in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
RVEEH
The RVEEH is a hospital in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Rectal ultrsound
Rendu Osler Weber
Rendu Osler Weber refers to a multisystem disease with high prevalence of epistaxis complicate diagnosis.
Renografin
Renografin refers to a water-soluble, monomeric, ionic X-ray contrast medium used as an intravascular contrast agent.
Rigor mortis
Rigor mortis refers to the permanent contraction of skeletal muscle associated with death.
Rodent ulcer
Rodent ulcer refers to basal cell carcinoma..
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Staging
An evaluation of the extent of disease that provides the basis for making treatment recommendations.
Rectum
An 8-inch chamber connected to the large intestine that receives solid waste (feces) from the descending colon to be expelled from the body. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. It is the rectum's job to receive stool from the colon, to let the person know that there is stool to be evacuated, and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Rectum
An 8-inch chamber connected to the large intestine that receives solid waste (feces) from the descending colon to be expelled from the body. The rectum connects the colon to the anus. It is the rectum's job to receive stool from the colon, to let the person know that there is stool to be evacuated, and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children
The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children is a hospital in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.
RVEEH
The RVEEH is a hospital in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Rectal ultrsound
Rendu Osler Weber
Rendu Osler Weber refers to a multisystem disease with high prevalence of epistaxis complicate diagnosis.
Renografin
Renografin refers to a water-soluble, monomeric, ionic X-ray contrast medium used as an intravascular contrast agent.
Rigor mortis
Rigor mortis refers to the permanent contraction of skeletal muscle associated with death.
Rodent ulcer
Rodent ulcer refers to basal cell carcinoma..
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