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corpus cavernosum

Pronunciation: /ˌkavəˈnəʊsəm/

Definition of corpus cavernosum

noun (plural corpora cavernosa /-sə/)

Anatomy
  • either of two masses of erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris.

Origin:

from corpus and Latin cavernosum, neuter of cavernosus 'containing hollows'

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