Which Medical Term Means Drooping of the Rectum and Anus

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus?

• A)proctitis
• B)anocele
• C)proctoptosis
• D)anoptosis

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Definitions:

Colostrum

The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn, rich in antibodies and nutrients.

Lactation

The secretion of milk by the mammary glands of a postpartum female, providing nourishment to the newborn.

Nipples

Specialized body structures located on the chest that can secrete milk in females and are present in both sexes without milk-producing function in males.

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.