anorectal
/ˌeɪnəʊˈrɛkt(ə)l
/adjective Medicine & Anatomy
Relating to the anus and rectum.A thorough physical examination should be performed to detect and evaluate all anorectal lesions....
- Patients frequently present with anorectal pain and lesions.
- During evacuation, the anorectal junction moves down and backwards and the pelvic floor usually descends slightly.
Origin
Late 19th century: from French ano-rectal, from Latin ano- (combining form of anus) + rectal (see rectal).
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