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Anal Canal
Definition 1
The terminal section of the alimentary canal, which extends from the anorectal junction and ends at the anal opening. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
excludes skin of anus and perianal skin C44.5 (NCI Thesaurus/ICD)
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