Meaning & use
anus
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The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body.
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The veterinarian examined the anus for signs of infection.
In many animals, the anus is located near the base of the tail.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'anus,' meaning ring, referring to its circular shape; it is the standard clinical and anatomical term.
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