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Mastdarm

rectum

noun MAHST-darm Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Mastdarm is the standard German term for the rectum, the final section of the large intestine before the anus. Mastdarmkrebs (rectal cancer) appears in prevention campaigns, making the term familiar from screening discussions.

Examples

"Die Darmspiegelung umfasst auch die Untersuchung des Mastdarms."

Natural Translation

The colonoscopy also includes examination of the rectum.

Literal Translation

The bowel-endoscopy includes also the examination of the rectum.

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