anorectal

American

[an-uh-rek-tl] / ˌæn əˈrɛk tl /

adjective

of, relating to, or associated with the anus and rectum.

Etymology

Origin of anorectal

Example Sentences

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The cause of this is pressure on your anorectal canal.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2020

The semi-squat position did not appear to open the anorectal angle, or reduce the amount of straining needed to go, though the studies were not rigorous enough to establish anything approaching a scientific fact.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2018

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