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Anus

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Updated October 28, 2010

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Definition: The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which stool leaves the body.

The anus is rarely affected by ulcerative colitis, but may be involved in Crohn's disease.

Pronunciation: AY-nus
Common Misspellings: Aynus, Ainus

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