Digital Rectal Exam

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
DRE
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪʤɪtəl ˈrɛktəl ɪgˈzæm/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Doctors typically conduct a biopsy when cancer is indicated by screening tests, such as a blood test for PSA, or by an irregular finding on a digital rectal exam.

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