anal

/'einəl/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or situated near the anus: Pertaining to the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body.
    • Relating to a stage in psychosexual development: In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, pertaining to the second stage of psychosexual development, where a child's interest and libidinal energy are focused on the anal region and the control of bowel movements.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Anatomical):
    • The doctor recommended an anal examination.
    • An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the skin.
  • Adjective (Psychoanalytic):
    • Freud described anal-retentive personality traits.
    • The theory suggests that strict toilet training can lead to anal fixation.
Advanced Usage
  • Anal stage: The specific Freudian developmental stage occurring roughly between ages 1 and 3.
    • Fixation at the anal stage is a central concept in classical psychoanalysis.
  • Anal-retentive: A personality style characterized by excessive orderliness, stubbornness, and a need for control, theoretically stemming from unresolved conflicts during the anal stage.
    • His anal-retentive nature is evident in his meticulously organized desk.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anally (adverb): In a manner relating to the anus.
    • The medication is administered anally.
  • Anality (noun): The quality or state of being anal, often used in a psychoanalytic context.
  • Perianal (adjective): Situated or occurring around the anus.
    • The patient had perianal itching.
Synonyms
  • Perianal: Around the anus (specifically for anatomical location).
  • Rectal: Relating to the rectum (a related but distinct anatomical structure).
Related Phrases
  • Anal fissure: A small tear in the thin, moist tissue lining the anus.
  • Anal gland: Glands located near the anus in many mammals.
Adjective
  1. a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.
  2. of or related to the anus
    • anal thermometer

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