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digital rectal examination

Definition / meaning of digital rectal examination

An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called DRE.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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