Administration, Rectal (also known as Drug Administration, Anal, Administration, Anal Drug): The insertion of drugs into the rectum, usually for confused or incompetent patients, like children, infants, and the very old or comatose.

NIH MeSH · D000285Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Administration, Rectal

Also known asDrug Administration, Anal · Administration, Anal Drug · Administrations, Anal Drug · Anal Drug Administrations · Drug Administrations, Anal · Rectal Administration · Administrations, Rectal · Rectal Administrations · Instillation, Rectal · Instillations, Rectal · Rectal Instillation · Rectal Instillations

Definition

The insertion of drugs into the rectum, usually for confused or incompetent patients, like children, infants, and the very old or comatose.

MeSH classification

  • E02.319.267.120.655.750

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Related concepts

Administration, Intranasal

Delivery of medications through the nasal mucosa.

Administration, Mucosal

Delivery of a drug or other substance into the body through the epithelium lining of MUCOUS MEMBRANE involved with absorption and secretion.

Common questions about Administration, Rectal

What does Administration, Rectal mean in medicine?
The insertion of drugs into the rectum, usually for confused or incompetent patients, like children, infants, and the very old or comatose. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Administration, Rectal known by any other names?
Yes. Administration, Rectal is also referred to as Drug Administration, Anal, Administration, Anal Drug, Administrations, Anal Drug, Anal Drug Administrations in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Administration, Rectal sit in the medical classification?
Administration, Rectal falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.319.267.120.655.750). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000285) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗