Anus
Definition
The external terminal opening of the human and animal digestive tract, located at the lower extremity of the rectum, through which solid waste products of digestion (feces) are evacuated from the body; it is a complex muscular structure controlled by internal and external sphincters.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anus
- Anal orifice
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Scientific noun, taking standard singular or plural variations (anuses) based on text style formulas. |
| Formation | Direct lexical borrowing of the Latin noun 'anus', signifying a ring-like layout structure. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈeɪ.nəs] |
| Source | Gray's Anatomy and Comprehensive Textbook of Gastroenterology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Canalul anal face legătura directă între porțiunea terminală a rectului și acest anus exterior.
EN: The anal canal links the terminal portion of the rectum directly to this exterior anus.
RO: Examinarea clinică a evidențiat prezența unor fisuri dureroase localizate la nivel de anus.
EN: The clinical examination highlighted the presence of painful fissures located at the level of the anus.
RO: Sfincterul striat care înconjoară acest anus permite controlul voluntar asupra procesului de defecare.
EN: The striated sphincter surrounding this anus allows voluntary control over the defecation process.
Idioms & Phrases
Anus contra naturii / Artificial anus / Colostomy
RO: Orificiu artificial creat chirurgical pe peretele abdominal pentru a permite evacuarea materiilor fecale când calea naturală este blocată.
EN: An artificial opening surgically created on the abdominal wall to allow the evacuation of feces when the natural pathway is blocked.
Fisură de anus / Anal fissure
RO: O mică ruptură sau ulcerație liniară în mucoasa fină care căptușește zona terminală a rectului, provocând dureri intense.
EN: A small tear or linear ulceration in the fine mucosa lining the terminal zone of the rectum, causing intense pain.
Sfincter de anus / Anal sphincter
RO: Inel muscular concentric responsabil de menținerea continenței fecale și de deschiderea controlată a orificiului.
EN: A concentric muscular ring responsible for maintaining fecal continence and for the controlled opening of the orifice.
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