1. located in front of or before the anus
Usage: anatomical; medical

Examples

• The preanal glands are important for scent marking in many mammals.
• Veterinarians examined the preanal region for signs of infection.
• The preanal scales help identify different snake species.
• Researchers studied the preanal structures in various vertebrates.
• The preanal area showed signs of irritation during the examination.