Balanus

Quick meaning: Balanus is a noun meaning (anatomy) The glans.

Meaning

(anatomy) The glans.

Example Sentences

[...] and stretches into the balanus of the penis.

GLANS, in anatomy, the anterior extremity of the penis, called by other different names, as the head of the penis, the nut of the penis, and the balanus of the penis.

There is both a local and a general predisposition to Lues Venerea: Jews and Mahometans, from the constant exposure of the glans and prepuce, have the cuticle of the balanus of much firmer texture than those who have not been circumcised.

Word Forms

• balani

Synonyms for balanus

Depending on context, synonyms include glans, nut.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include glans, helmet, balanoplasty, neoglans, sinulus, belemnoid.

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