Glans (Noun)
Meaning
A small rounded structure; especially that at the end of the penis or clitoris.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The glans of the penis is a highly sensitive area due to its high concentration of nerve endings.
- In human anatomy, the glans clitoris is the visible, pea-sized portion of the clitoris that is located at the top of the vulva.
- The foreskin covers and protects the glans in uncircumcised males.
- During circumcision, the foreskin is surgically removed to expose the glans.
- The glans is richly innervated with sensory nerve endings, making it a key component of the male and female reproductive systems.