| postanal | <anatomy> Situated behind, or posterior to, the anus. Origin: Pref. Post- + anal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| postanal gut | An extension of the hindgut caudal to the point at which the anal opening is formed. Synonym: postcloacal gut, tailgut. (05 Mar 2000) |