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Rectal vs Ectal - What's the difference?

rectal | ectal |

As adjectives the difference between rectal and ectal

is that rectal is of -, via - or related to the rectum while ectal is (anatomy) pertaining to, or situated near, the surface; outer.

rectal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of -, via - or related to the rectum.
    • The customs inspector subjected him to a rectal exam.

    Synonyms

    * anal

    Anagrams

    * ----

    ectal

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (anatomy) Pertaining to, or situated near, the surface; outer.

    • Antonyms

    * ental (Webster 1913)