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glans

Syllabification: (glans)
Pronunciation: /glanz/
Definition of glans

noun (plural glandes /ˈglandēz/)

Anatomy
  • the rounded part forming the end of the penis ( glans penis) or clitoris ( glans clitoridis).

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, literally 'acorn'

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