anus

¹

[ey-nuhs]

noun

Anatomy.

plural

anuses 

1. the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.

-anus

²

1. a suffix occurring in scientific words of Latin origin.

   Platanus.

anus

/ ˈeɪnəs /

noun

1. the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal

anus

1. The opening at the lower end of the digestive tract through which solid waste is excreted.

anus

1. The opening through which feces pass out of the body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anus¹

First recorded in 1650–60, anus is from the Latin word ānus ring, anus

Origin of anus²

< Latin -ānus; -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of anus¹

C16: from Latin

Example Sentences

You’re also at risk of developing hemorrhoids—swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum that can cause pain and bleeding—according to a study that came out last week.

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They can develop cancer of the anus, penis, mouth and throat as a result of the infection and can also spread the infection to females.

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Pinworms, for example, cause itchiness in the anus and primarily spread between young children and their families, affecting up to 15% of the population at any given time.

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The latest discoveries include a map of the gut all the way from the mouth, down the oesphagus, into the stomach and intestines and out the anus.

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Previous research has demonstrated that M. Leidyi fuse within themselves whenever they need to defecate, squashing together their outer skin and digestive system fuse to form an opening— essentially creating a "disappearing anus" — yet this is the first evidence for two separate jellies becoming one.

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