adrectal

adjective
ad·​rec·​tal | \ (ˈ)ad-¦rek-tᵊl\

Definition of adrectal

: adjacent to the rectum used especially of a gland in certain mollusks that secretes a fluid which turns purple on exposure to light — see tyrian purple

First Known Use of adrectal

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for adrectal

ad- + rectal

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