An exam done to detect abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from within the rectum. The doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and feels for anything that is not normal. The digital rectal exam is an important screening test for the detection of tumors of the rectum and prostate abnormalities, including benign enlargement o [..]

An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called digital rectal examination.

Also known as: Digital Rectal Exam

(see digital rectal examination)

digital rectal examination

Direct recording electronic voting machine; may be a push-button or touch-screen style all-electronic machine used to record votes and tabulate results

  The Direct Recording Electronic Voting System (DRE) does not use a paper ballot. Instead, voters use touch screens, keypads, or push buttons to securely record selections. DRE machines also print a voter verifiable paper record that shows on paper what the machine recorded electronically. This paper record is the official ballot for purposes of a [..]

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An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called digital rectal examination.

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(Director of Religious Education) An individual employed by a local congregation to run its religious education program. The Religious Education Credentialing Program works to strengthen Unitarian Un [..]

Short form of Andre. A famous bearer is the American rapper and music producer Dr. Dre (1965-), born Andre Young.