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Organ: Anus
Introduction: Anus
The anus is the outer opening from the rectum. The process of defecation is used to expel feces out of the rectum and through the anus.
Descriptions of Anus
Anus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
Source: National Institute of Health
Anus: excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
Source: WordNet 2.1
Summary Information: Anus
Anus: The opening from the rectum to expel feces.
Anus: The opening of the rectum where solid waste leaves the body. (Source: excerpt from Prostate Enlargement Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: NIDDK)
Condition count: 16 ; see list below.
Organ types: Digestive system (127)
Related organs: defecation, buttocks, large intestine (19), bowel (19), colon (16), rectum (21), feces, vagina (44)
Main condition: Anal conditions
Organs: list of all organs
Diseases List for Anus:
The following list of medical conditions have 'Anus' or similar listed as an affected body part in our database:
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