anus
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noun \ˈā-nəs\Definition of ANUS
: the posterior opening of the alimentary canal
See Origin of ANUS
Latin, ring, anus; perhaps akin to Old Irish ánne ring
First Known Use: 15th century
Other Anatomy Terms
anus
noun \ˈā-nəs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; anus·esor ; ani \ˈā-(ˌ)nī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ANUS
: the posterior opening of the alimentary canal
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