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anal

[ayn-l] / ˈeɪn l /
ADJECTIVE
excessively orderly
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Unmarried men had five times the rate of anal cancer; unmarried women experienced three times the rate of cervical cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

This weekend, for the first time in Northern Ireland, patients, clinicians, and charities are hosting an event dedicated entirely to anal cancer awareness.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026

I’m going to be like a really anal New York Times reporter.

From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026

“All right, guys, thanks for watching! Gotta double-check my afternoon and evening meds now. You know how anal I am. I hope everyone has a great week. Bye!”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott


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