glans

noun \ˈglanz\

plural glan·des \ˈglan-ˌdēz\

Definition of GLANS

: a conical vascular body forming the extremity of the penis —called also glans penis

: a structure of the clitoris similar to the glans penis —called also glans cli*to*ri*dis, \-klə-ˈtȯr-ə-dəs\

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Latin gland-, glans, literally, acorn

First Known Use: 1650

Medical Dictionary

noun \ˈglanz\

plural glan·des \ˈglan-ˌdēz\

: a conical vascular body forming the extremity of the penis

: a conical vascular body that forms the extremity of the clitoris

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