per rectum

Latin term for rectal drug administration

Patient: doctor , I have a pain and swelling in the ass
Doctor: You have hemorrhoids. Get this suppositories, and use it twice in a day per rectum.
Patient: doctor, what does 'per rectum mean'?

Doctor: apply it rectally

Patient: what is rectally? Can you explain it simple?
Doctor (getting annoyed): Through the ass!

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