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rec·ta

(rĕk′tə)

A plural of rectum.

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recta

(ˈrɛktə)

(Anatomy) a plural of rectum

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rec•tum

(ˈrɛk təm)

n., pl. -tums, -ta (-tə).

the terminal section of the large intestine, ending in the anus.

[1535–45; < New Latin rēctum (intestīnum) the straight (intestine)]

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recta

pl de rectum

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"I have told him a dozen times,--for after all one ought to tell the truth to an honest clerk, and what I call an honest clerk is one like that little fellow who gives us "recta" his ten francs on New-Year's day,--I have said to him again and again: The more you work the more they'll make you work, and they won't promote you.

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Mittal, "Recta foreign bodies: a case report and review of the literature," International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, vol.

Unexpected Radiologic Findings for a Casting Type of Radiolucent Colorectal Foreign Body Composed of Polyurethane Foam

CEuvres completes, tome 7: La droite imposition des noms (De recta nominum impositione).

Pontus de Tyard. OEuvres completes, tome 7: La droite imposition des noms (De recta nominum impositione)

"La distancia mas corta entre dos puntos es la linea recta que los une, y por lo tanto era la opcion mas economica era construir una carretera y para el transporte futuro", dijo el alcalde de Puno, Julian Salas.