Loss of sensation in the rectum or lower bowel; a medical condition involving reduced feeling in that area.
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'anus' (anus) + '-esthesia' (sensation). A medical term combining Greek roots to name the condition.
This is a term you'd only encounter in medical contexts—it's a specific type of numbness affecting the lowest part of the digestive tract, sometimes related to nerve damage or spinal issues.
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