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anal
01
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.
02
relating to the anus, which is the opening at the end of the digestive tract used for expelling waste from the body
Example
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.
Anal glands secrete fluids that help lubricate the anal passage during bowel movements.
