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anus (a´nus) pl. a´ni   the opening of the rectum on the body surface; the distal orifice of the alimentary canal.

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imperforate anus  persistence of the anal epithelial plug so that the anus is closed, either completely or partially.

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a·nus (ns)

n. pl. a·nus·es

The opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste is eliminated from the body. Also called anal orifice, fundament.

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Anus

The opening at the lower end of the rectum. The anus and rectum are both part of the large intestine, a digestive system organ.

Mentioned in: Anal Atresia, Antihemorrhoid Drugs, Enterobiasis, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Hirschsprung's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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anus

the terminal opening of the alimentary canal. See also anal.

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imperforate anus

congenital absence of the normal opening of the rectum. Called also anal atresia, atresia ani.

anus of Rusconi

see blastopore.