Also Known As:
Anal Rectal Motility; ARM; Balloon Manometry for Fecal Incontinence; Rectosphincteric Manometry
Common Misspellings:
Rectal Monometry
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Definition:
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Related Terms
• Anus
• Constipation
• Rectum
Rectal Manometry (REK-tul muh-NAW-muh-tree)
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