anus
anus
noun ah-NOOS Rare
Origin: From Latin 'anus' (ring, circular opening).
Usage Note
Anus is the clinical/anatomical term and is invariable in spelling. Unusually for French, its final 's' is pronounced. In informal contexts, euphemisms such as le derrière are more common, and the adjective anal(e) follows standard agreement rules.
Examples
"Le médecin a examiné l'anus du patient."
Natural Translation
The doctor examined the patient's anus.
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