Usually means: Surgical removal of the rectum.
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▸ noun:  (surgery) Resection of the rectum.

Similar:
rectotomy, resection, rectosigmoidectomy, colorectomy, proctectomy, antrectomy, proctocolectomy, retinectomy, proctosigmoidectomy, anorectoplasty, more...

Opposite:
appendectomy, colectomy, gastrectomy, hysterectomy, nephrectomy

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Similar:
rectotomy, resection, rectosigmoidectomy, colorectomy, proctectomy, antrectomy, proctocolectomy, retinectomy, proctosigmoidectomy, anorectoplasty, more...

Opposite:
appendectomy, colectomy, gastrectomy, hysterectomy, nephrectomy



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