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glans  (glnz)
n. pl. glan·des (glndz)
1. The glans penis.
2. The glans clitoridis.

[Latin glns, gland-, acorn, glans (from its shape).]

glans [glænz]
n pl glandes [ˈglændiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy any small rounded body or glandlike mass, such as the head of the penis (glans penis)
[from Latin: acorn; see gland1]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.glans - a small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris
anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"
glans clitoridis - small mass of erectile tissue at the end of the body of the clitoris
glans penis - the conical mass of erectile tissue that forms the head of the penis
Translations
glans [glænz] N (glandes (pl)) glans (penis)glande m


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