Anol
Anol
Anol (pronounced: /ˈænɒl/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a condition or state where there is an absence of the anus or the anal opening. This condition is often associated with a variety of congenital anomalies and is typically diagnosed at birth.
Etymology
The term "Anol" is derived from the Greek words "an-", meaning "without", and "-ol", a suffix used in medicine to denote a condition or state. Therefore, "Anol" literally translates to "without an anus".
Related Terms
- Anorectal malformations: A group of birth defects that affect an individual's anus and rectum. Anol is one such condition.
- Imperforate anus: A congenital defect where the rectum is malformed. Anol is a type of imperforate anus.
- Colostomy: A surgical procedure often performed to treat Anol, where an opening is created in the abdominal wall to divert the flow of feces.
- Anoplasty: A surgical procedure to create an anal opening in cases of Anol.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anol
- Wikipedia's article - Anol
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