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Anal Sacs

Medical Definition:	A pair of anal glands or sacs, located on either side of the ANUS, that produce and store a dark, foul-smelling fluid in carnivorous animals such as SKUNKS and DOGS. The expelled fluid is used as a defensive repellent (in skunks) or a material to mark territory (in dogs).
Guide Notes:	for neopl, coord with ANAL GLAND NEOPLASMS
Previously Indexed:	Anus (1966-1967),Carnivora (1966-1967)

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