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Digital rectal examination (DRE), also known as a prostate exam (Latin: palpatio per anum (PPA), lit. 'palpation through the anus'), is an internal examination of the rectum performed by a healthcare provider.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal examination | ICD-9-CM | 89.34 | 1.00 | infobox |
| Rectal examination | MedlinePlus | 007069 | 1.00 | infobox |
| Rectal examination | MeSH | D051517 | 1.00 | infobox |
| Rectal examination | is a | relatively simple medical procedure | 0.90 | text |
| hemorrhoids | instance of | for any abnormalities | 0.80 | text |
| lumps | instance of | for any abnormalities | 0.80 | text |
| or rashes | instance of | for any abnormalities | 0.80 | text |
| Saints Row IV | instance of | Similar activities to the rectal exam are attributed to extraterrestrials in video games | 0.80 | text |
| Gaia Online | instance of | Similar activities to the rectal exam are attributed to extraterrestrials in video games | 0.80 | text |
| Destroy All Humans | instance of | Similar activities to the rectal exam are attributed to extraterrestrials in video games | 0.80 | text |
| Rectal examination | related to In colorectal cancer screening of asymptomatic adults aged 50 to 75 | Even | 0.60 | section |
| Rectal examination | related to In colorectal cancer screening of asymptomatic adults aged 50 to 75 | CRC | 0.60 | section |
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