Definition

Noun: * Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus. It is a straight, short canal that stores feces before they are expelled from the body. This is a specific anatomical term.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau khi đi qua đại tràng, chất thải sẽ được chứa trong ruột thẳng. (After passing through the colon, waste is stored in the rectum.)
  • Bác sĩ chuyên khoa tiêu hóa đang kiểm tra phần cuối của ruột thẳng. (The gastroenterologist is examining the end part of the rectum.)
  • Một số bệnh có thể ảnh hưởng đến ruột thẳng. (Some diseases can affect the rectum.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily used in formal, medical, or scientific contexts (anatomy, healthcare, biology). In everyday conversation, people typically use more general terms like "bụng" (stomach/abdomen) or describe symptoms rather than naming the organ specifically.

Variants and Related Words

• Trực tràng: This is the Sino-Vietnamese term (Hán Việt) for 'rectum' and is the more common term used in formal medical terminology. and are synonyms.
  • Bệnh viện có khoa ngoại trực tràng. (The hospital has a colorectal surgery department.)
• Hậu môn: Anus. This is the external opening at the end of the rectum.
• Đại tràng: Colon (large intestine). The rectum is the final segment of the colon.

Synonyms

• Trực tràng (noun): The direct and most common synonym in technical language.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term ruột thẳng is a compound noun formed from "ruột" (intestine) and "thẳng" (straight), describing its physical characteristic. It does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings outside of its anatomical definition. It is not used to describe a person's personality (e.g., straightforward).

1. (giải phẫu) Rectum