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recta Meaning & Definition

ˈrek-təm

What Does Recta Mean?

Recta is a noun that means the terminal part of the intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anus.

Word Facts for Recta

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈrek-təm/
Syllables2

Recta Definition (Noun)

  1. the terminal part of the intestine from the sigmoid colon to the anus

Synonyms of Recta

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Antonyms of Recta

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Recta in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

rec·tums

rec·ta

recta

rectum

rectums

Words That Rhyme With Recta

Origin of Recta

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from rectum intestinum, literally, straight intestine

First Known Use

15th century

How to Pronounce Recta

You say recta as /ˈrek-təm/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (rek).

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