An inflammation of the lining of the rectum is called
A)rectitis.
B)anitis.
C)colitis.
D)proctitis.
E)diverticulitis.

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Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, whereas colitis refers to inflammation of the large intestine (including the rectum) and diverticulitis is inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) in the large intestine. Rectitis and anitis are not commonly used medical terms.

An Inflammation of the Lining of the Rectum Is Called