anal
1 of 1adjective/ˈeɪnəl/
1
a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.
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relating to the anus, which is the opening at the end of the digestive tract used for expelling waste from the body
- Anal fissures can cause pain and discomfort during bowel movements.
- The doctor performed an anal examination to check for signs of hemorrhoids.
- Certain infections can affect the anal area, leading to itching or irritation.
- Anal glands secrete fluids that help lubricate the anal passage during bowel movements.
- The surgeon repaired the anal sphincter muscle to restore bowel control after injury.