1. plural of anus; the openings at the end of the digestive tract through which waste is expelled
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The veterinarian examined the anuses of all the animals during the health check.
• In comparative anatomy, researchers study the anuses of different species.
• The medical textbook included diagrams showing the anuses of various mammals.
• Biologists noted differences in the anuses of aquatic versus terrestrial animals.
• The anatomy students learned about the structure and function of anuses in vertebrates.