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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000695
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000695
Preferred Name

Anal Sacs

Definitions
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 MEPHITIDAE and DOGS. The expelled fluid is used as a defensive repellent (in skunks) or a material to mark territory (in dogs).
Synonyms
Anal Glands, Animal
Anal Gland, Animal
Anal Sac
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