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digital rectal examination

Abbreviations: DRE

Definition: (DIJ-eh-tull RECK-tal) (DIJ-eh-tull RECK-tal) The use by a physician of a lubricated and gloved finger inserted through the anus, to feel for abnormalities (e.g., swelling and/or nodes) of the prostate gland and rectum.

line drawing of a digital rectal examination

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