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anoperineal

anoperineal

9.9
Relating to the anus and the area around it
  • adjective
  • /ˌænəʊpəˈrɪniəl/
  • Specialized
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  • The patient was found to have an anoperineal fistula during the examination.

Examples

  • Surgical intervention may be necessary for severe anoperineal abscesses.

  • The anoperineal region is critical in certain surgical procedures.

  • Proper hygiene is especially important for those with anoperineal conditions.

  • The anoperineal area is sensitive.

  • Proper hygiene is especially important for those with anoperineal conditions.

  • The patient was found to have an anoperineal fistula during the examination.

  • Surgical intervention may be necessary for severe anoperineal abscesses.

Synonyms

perineal
vsanoperineal
  • Specialized
2 9.9

Relating to the area between the genitals and the anus

includes both the anus and surrounding perineum
perianal
vsanoperineal
  • Specialized
1 8.7

The skin around the anus

includes both the anus and surrounding perineum

Surface Forms

anoperineal positive

Morphology

anoperineal = perineal (semi-transparent) = ano + perineal

Formed by the medical combining form 'ano-' plus 'perineal'; both elements are technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Anoperineal is made of two medical parts: ano- meaning 'anus' and perineal from perineum meaning 'the area around the genitals and anus'. So, anoperineal describes something that relates to the anus and the area around it.