nounmasculinepl: recta or rectums
reto
1. The final section of the large intestine, extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus
The rectum is the last part of the digestive tract before the anus.
O reto é a última parte do trato digestivo antes do ânus.
2. In anatomy, the terminal portion of the colon where feces are stored before elimination
A colonoscopy allows doctors to examine the entire colon and rectum.
Uma colonoscopia permite aos médicos examinar todo o cólon e o reto.
This is a strictly medical/anatomical term used in both English and Portuguese medical contexts. It appears frequently in healthcare settings, medical literature, and doctor-patient communications in both the USA and Brazil. The term is clinical and professional in nature, not colloquial.
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