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prepuce

Syllabification: (pre·puce)
Pronunciation: /ˈprēˌpyo͞os/

Definition of prepuce

noun

Anatomy
  • 2the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris.

Derivatives

preputial

Pronunciation: /prēˈpyo͞oSHəl/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from French prépuce, from Latin praeputium

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