"puborectalis" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} puborectalis
  1. (anatomy) The group of fibers that form a sling for the rectum, forming part of the levator ani. Wikipedia link: puborectalis Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: puborectal
    Sense id: en-puborectalis-en-noun-eHYM1vG3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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