glans

noun

ˈglanz

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz

1

or glans penis : the rounded, highly innervated body forming the extremity of the penis

2

or glans clitoris : the conical, highly innervated body forming the external extremity of the clitoris

Word History

Etymology

Latin gland-, glans, literally, acorn

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glans was in 1650

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“Glans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glans. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

glans

noun

ˈglanz

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz

: a cone-shaped vascular body forming the end of the penis or clitoris

Medical Definition

glans

noun

ˈglanz

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz

1

or glans penis : the rounded, highly innervated body that forms the extremity of the penis

2

or glans clitoris : the conical, highly innervated body that forms the external extremity of the clitoris

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