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Italian

ano

/ˈa.no/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

anus

  • The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste leaves the body.

In a sentence

Il medico ha spiegato l'anatomia della zona intorno all'ano.

The doctor explained the anatomy of the area around the anus.

Il paziente lamentava un forte bruciore all'ano.

The patient complained of a severe burning sensation in the anus.

È necessario esaminare con cura l'ano per escludere lesioni.

It is necessary to carefully examine the anus to rule out lesions.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
anomasculine · singular
animasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Standard anatomical and medical term; completely neutral and non-vulgar.
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