ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Glans

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɡlænz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Glans is a noun meaning (anatomy) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.

Meaning

(anatomy) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.

More Meanings

  1. The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
  2. (medicine) Synonym of goiter.
  3. (gynaecology) Synonym of pessary.

Word Forms

Synonyms for glans

Depending on context, synonyms include goiter, pessary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include penis, clitoral, nutgall, glome, operculum, knoppern.

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