anal

Example Sentences

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Pelvic radiotherapy for anal cancer can cause significant, long-term vaginal damage due to the proximity of the vaginal tissues to the treatment area.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The mum-of-four said she was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.

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 kind of anal about how I choose the colors and how I highlight everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

I drew a dorsal fin on top and an anal fin on the bottom, to prevent the shark from rolling side to side when it was moving forward.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen