A rectal exam is a medical procedure where a doctor or nurse checks the inside of a person's rectum. It is done to make sure everything is healthy and functioning properly. Full definition
The participants were referred for biopsy because of elevated PSA or an abnormal digital rectal exam. (sciencedaily.com)
The new doctor in my life, Dr. Andrew Humphrey, noticed that I hadn't had the dreaded annual rectal exam in a few years. (remonline.com)
Henry exhibited pain upon spinal palpation of the lumbar and lumbosacral regions and pain with dorsal pressure on rectal exam. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)