| anorchia | <embryology> The congenital absence of one or both testicles. Differs from cryptorchism where the testes are present, but have not descended into the scrotum. (13 Oct 1997) |
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| anorchism | Absence of the testes; may be congenital or acquired. Synonym: anorchia. Origin: G. An-priv. + orchis, testis (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal | <anatomy> Pertaining to the anus and rectum or to the junction region between the two. (18 Nov 1997) |
| anorectal abscess | <surgery> An abscess that forms adjacent to the anal opening. Symptoms include a tender swelling adjacent to the anus and pain on defecation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| anorectal angle | The angle formed by the junction of the rectum with the anus; may be important in maintenance of continence. Synonym: perineal flexure of rectum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal fistula | <surgery> An abnormal tube-like passage connecting the anal canal and the rectum. May result from injuries, abscesses or inflammatory processes (for example cancer, Crohn's disease). (27 Sep 1997) |
| anorectal flexure | The anteroposterior curve with convexity anteriorward of the last portion of the rectum. Synonym: flexura perinealis recti, anorectal angle, anorectal flexure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal junction | Transition from rectum to anal canal; corresponds to the perineal flexure, or the level at which the gut perforates the pelvic diaphragm; here the rectal ampulla narrows abruptly into a narrow slip. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal lymph nodes | Nodes located on either side of the rectum; they send efferents to the middle rectal and superior rectal nodes. Synonym: nodi lymphatici pararectales, nodi lymphatici anorectales, anorectal lymph nodes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal spasm | Painful spasm of the muscle about the anus without known cause; probably a neurosis. Synonym: anorectal spasm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectal syndrome | <syndrome> Soreness, burning, itching, or other irritation of the rectum together with redness about the anus, and sometimes accompanied by diarrhoea, occurring as a toxic effect of the oral administration of certain broad spectrum antibiotics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorectic | 1. Relating to, characteristic of, or suffering from anorexia, especially anorexia nervosa. 2. An agent that causes anorexia. Synonym: anorexic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| anorexia | <symptom> The uncontrolled lack or loss of the appetite for food. (14 May 1997) |
| anorexia nervosa | An eating disorder characterised a misperception of body image. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often believe they are overweight even when they are grossly underweight. (27 Sep 1997) |
| anorexiant | A drug or substance that leads to anorexia or diminished appetite, appetite suppressant. (09 Oct 1997) |