Rectal discharge
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Rectal discharge is a clinical symptom that is characterized by the release of any substance, that is not feces or urine, from the rectum. It can be a sign of an underlying health condition such as rectal cancer, anal fissure, or sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈrɛktəl dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Etymology
The term "rectal discharge" is derived from the Latin word "rectum", which means straight, and the Old French word "deschargier", which means to unload or discharge.
Related Terms
- Mucus: A slimy substance produced in the lining of the mucous membrane that protects and moistens certain parts of the body.
- Pus: A thick yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.
- Blood: The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
- Fecal incontinence: The inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum.
- Anal cancer: A rare type of cancer that occurs in the anal canal.
- Rectal cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the rectum, the last several inches of the large intestine, closest to the anus.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI): An infection that is spread by sexual contact.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rectal discharge
- Wikipedia's article - Rectal discharge
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