Definition

Located behind or at the back of the anus.

Example

The postanal region is important for certain medical examinations.

Conversation

I read an article about postanal anatomy last night.

Really? That sounds interesting, but also a bit odd.

Yeah, it discussed how some surgeries can affect postanal areas.

I guess that makes sense; understanding the body is important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postanal → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "anal" (from Latin "anus", meaning ring or opening). The word "postanal" refers to something that is located or occurring after the anus.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'after' ('post-') the 'opening' ('anus') — that's why postanal refers to something located behind the anus.

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