| glans | Origin: L. See Gland. 1. <anatomy> The vascular body which forms the apex of the penis, and the extremity of the clitoris. 2. <botany> The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits. 3. <medicine> Goiter. A pessary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| glans clitoridis | A small mass of highly-sensitised erectile tissue capping the body of the clitoris. Synonym: glans clitoridis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glans of clitoris | A small mass of highly-sensitised erectile tissue capping the body of the clitoris. Synonym: glans clitoridis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glans penis | The conical expansion of the corpus spongiosum which forms the head of the penis. Synonym: balanus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| corona of glans penis | The prominent posterior border of the glans penis. Synonym: corona glandis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| septum of glans penis | A fibrous partition extending through the glans penis from the lower surface of the tunica albuginea to the urethra. Synonym: septum glandis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neck of glans penis | A constriction behind the corona glandis of the penis. Synonym: collum glandis penis. (05 Mar 2000) |