Rectal vault

What does "Rectal vault" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The rectal vault is a term used in medicine to describe the last part of the large intestine, which is also known as the rectum. It's the area where stool is stored before it leaves the body. Think of it like a storage room at the end of a long hallway, where the hallway is your intestines and the storage room is the rectal vault. It's a crucial part of the digestive system.

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