Anus (AY-nus)
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Definition:
The opening at the end of the digestive tract where bowel contents leave the body.
Common Misspellings:
aynus, ainus
Related Resources:
What Are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure.
Your Digestive System
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus.
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