However, on some occasions that are heavily associated with Advent, such as the Rorate Mass (but not on Sundays), white is used. On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, rose may be used instead, referencing the rose used on Laetare Sunday, the 4th Sunday of Lent. During the Nativity Fast, red is used by Eastern Christianity, although gold is an alternative color.
fissure. 1. Anatomy a narrow split or groove that divides an organ such as the brain, lung, or liver into lobes. 2. a small unnatural crack in the skin or mucous membrane, as between the toes or at the anus. 3. a minute crack in the surface of a tooth, caused by imperfect joining of enamel during development. [ â²fishÂ·Ér ].
Overview. An anal fissure is a small cut or tear in the skin lining the anus. Childbirth, straining during bowel movements, or bouts of constipation or diarrhea can all tear the anal lining. Anal fissures are usually not a cause for concern and most heal without any medical treatment.