Definition

Located in front of the anus.

Example

The doctor explained that the preanal area is important for certain medical examinations.

Conversation

I read something interesting about preanal issues in anatomy today.

Oh really? What did it say?

It explained how the preanal area can affect certain medical conditions.

That's fascinating! I didn't know that part was so significant.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preanal → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "anal" (from Latin "analis", meaning relating to the anus). The word "preanal" refers to something that is located or occurring before the anus.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'before' ('pre-') the 'anus' ('anal') — that's what preanal means.

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