anogenital

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Relating to the area around the anus and genitals

adjective
/ˌænəʊˈdʒɛnɪtəl/

Specialized

: anogenital

Doctors often consider anogenital health when diagnosing specific sexual dysfunctions.
anogenital distance
relationship between anogenital

Examples

Recurrence of anogenital warts is common (approximately 30%), whether clearance occurs spontaneously or following treatment (93).

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First, anogenital distance has been shown to be associated with adverse health effects in humans.

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HPV infection is also the cause of genital warts and is associated with other anogenital cancers.

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High-risk HPV types act as carcinogens in the development of cervical cancer and other anogenital cancers (3, 4).

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" But in studies, it is one of the top triggers known to cause anogenital dermatitis, irritation, and itching around the anus and genitals. " Several studies have also reported cases of contact dermatitis from sanitary pads.

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In many studies, researchers have measured anogenital distance to assess development in mammals.
The veterinarian explained how anogenital measurements can indicate the health of the affected animals.

Surface Forms

anogenital positive

Morphology

anogenital = genital (semi-transparent) = ano + genital

The term combines the combining form 'ano-' (relating to the anus) with 'genital'; the medical meaning is compositional but 'ano-' is not a standalone English word and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word anogenital joins two parts: ano- meaning 'anus', as in anal, and genital meaning 'genitals' or 'sex organs', so it refers to the area around both the anus and the genitals.