anal canal

British  

noun

1. the terminal part of the rectum forming the passage to the anus

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Example Sentences

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

“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

“It’s not like getting a colonoscopy. The person doing the procedure is only going 5 to 7 centimeters into the anal canal. I think a lot of people avoid it because they’re afraid of pain or discomfort and are unaware that it’s minimally invasive.”

From Slate

“Anal canal” comes out as “anal CAY-nal.”

From New York Times

Doctors discovered a deep stab wound near Mr. Tum’s anus, according to a postoperative report, and removed between 20 and 30 pieces of wood from his anal canal.

From New York Times