per-rectal

English

Alternative forms

• per rectal

Etymology

As if per rectum +‎ -al.

Adjective

per-rectal (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Through the rectum.

   Synonym: (abbreviation) PR

   per-rectal examination

   per-rectal bleeding

   per-rectal biopsy

   per-rectal administration of a drug

Anagrams

• prerectal