anal
adjectivetécnico/ɐˈnaɫ/medium
a·nal
Definitions
1Relating to or situated near the anus.
The doctor performed an anal examination.
Anal fissures can be very painful.
Common collocations
anal canalanal fissureanal examinationanal region
2In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, relating to the second stage of psychosexual development, centered on bowel and bladder control.
Anal-retentive personality traits include orderliness and stinginess.
The anal stage occurs roughly between 18 months and 3 years of age.
Common collocations
anal stageanal personalityanal fixation
Etymology
Do latim 'analis', de 'anus'.