anal canal
Britishnoun
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HPV causes cells in the anal canal to grow abnormally and form tumours.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Perianal fistulae, abnormal connections between the anal canal and perianal skin, are a common complication of Crohn's disease that often result in painful abscesses and impact patients' quality of life.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
“We know that HPV infects cells that line the anal canal the same as it infects cells that line the cervix,” Dr. Stephen Abbott told me.
From Slate • May 13, 2019
Two superficial venous plexuses are found in the anal canal: one within the anal columns and one at the anus.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In exceptional cases the mucous membrane of the anal canal becomes toughened and hardened like cardboard.
From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)
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