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a combining form of anus or anal: anorectal.
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Words nearby ano-

annunciation, annunciator, annus horribilis, annus mirabilis, Annwfn, ano-, anoa, anobiid, anococcygeal, anococcygeal nerve, anocutaneous line

Other definitions for ano- (2 of 2)

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a combining form meaning “up,” “upper,” “upward”: anoopsia.

Origin of ano-

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<Greek, combining form of ánō
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