Anus
(noun)
The opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste is eliminated from the body.
Origin:
The word "anus" is derived from the latin word "anus" which means "ring" or "circle". it is related to the greek word "ōnos", meaning "ring" or "rim.".
Examples:
- The anus is located at the end of the rectum.
- The hemorrhoids caused pain and discomfort when sitting due to the pressure on the anus.
- Anal fissures, tears in the anus, can be caused by constipation and diarrhea.
- The anus is the end of the gastrointestinal tract, from where waste products are eliminated.
- Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus.