Located around or near the anus; relating to the area surrounding the anal opening.
Medical term combining circum- (around) with anal (relating to the anus, from Latin anus). Used in anatomy and medical contexts.
Veterinarians use 'circumanal glands' to explain why dogs scent-mark by dragging their bottoms—these specialized glands communicate identity and status information to other dogs.
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