Home›Browse›A›anusanusIPA/ˈeɪnəs/KK[ˈenəs]IPA/ˈeɪnəs/anusanus — nounnounanusesanussingularanusesplural1. The passage at the lower end of the digestive tract where solid waste from the i1.nounB2DefinitionThe passage at the lower end of the digestive tract where solid waste from the intestines exits the body.ExampleDr. Evelyn asked Chidi to lie on his side while she examined his anus.examined his anus — clinical examinationThe anus is surrounded by a ring of muscles called the anal sphincter.anus is surrounded by — anatomical descriptionView 2 more examplesAfter the surgery, the nurse showed Mia how to clean the area around her anus.area around her anus — post-surgery careThe biology textbook labelled the rectum, the anal canal, and the anus.Common collocationsexamine the anusaround the anusanus + muscleanus + openingGrammar Patternsthe anusone's anusUsage NoteFrequently used in medical and biological contexts. In everyday conversation, speakers often prefer less direct terms.Common MistakesThe doctor examined his anus canal.The doctor examined his anal canal.The adjective form is 'anal', not 'anus', before nouns.Word familyanaladjectiveB2Common collocationsNounsareaopeningcanalwallsphincterPhrasesring of musclePrepositionsofaroundthroughEtymologyLatinFrom Latin 'anus' meaning 'ring' or 'circle', referring to the ring-shaped muscle that surrounds the opening.
Dr. Evelyn asked Chidi to lie on his side while she examined his anus.examined his anus — clinical examination
The anus is surrounded by a ring of muscles called the anal sphincter.anus is surrounded by — anatomical description
After the surgery, the nurse showed Mia how to clean the area around her anus.area around her anus — post-surgery care