anus
/'einəs/
Definition
- Noun:
- The excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal: The "anus" is the terminal opening of the digestive tract through which solid waste (feces) is expelled from the body.
Usage
- The word "anus" is a standard, formal anatomical term. It is used in medical, biological, and scientific contexts. In everyday conversation, more informal or euphemistic terms are often used.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor examined the patient's anus for signs of infection.
- In humans, the anus is controlled by two sphincter muscles.
Advanced Usage
- "Anal" (adjective): Pertaining to or located near the anus.
- Anal hygiene is important for preventing infections.
- The patient was prescribed an anal suppository.
Variants and Related Words
- Anal (adj): Relating to the anus.
- Anorectal (adj): Pertaining to both the anus and the rectum.
- Perianal (adj): Located around the anus.
Synonyms
- Rectal opening: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its connection to the rectum.
- Fundament: A formal, somewhat archaic term for the buttocks or anus.
- Posterior opening: A clinical descriptive term.
Related Phrases (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Anal canal: The short terminal section of the large intestine, ending at the anus.
- Anal fissure: A small tear in the lining of the anus.
- Anal sphincter: The muscular ring that controls the opening and closing of the anus.
Noun
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the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
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