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glans clitoridis

glans clitoridis

9.9
A small, very sensitive tip of the female sex organ that swells during sexual excitement
  • noun
  • /ɡlæns klɪˈtɔrɪdɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : glande del clítoris
  • The glans clitoridis is highly sensitive and plays an important role in sexual response.

Examples

  • Anatomy textbooks often include detailed diagrams of the glans clitoridis and surrounding tissues.

  • During the examination, the doctor inspected the glans clitoridis for signs of irritation.

  • The glans clitoridis is a crucial part of female anatomy.

  • Many studies focus on the role of the glans clitoridis in sexual arousal.

  • The glans clitoridis is highly sensitive and plays an important role in sexual response.

  • During the examination, the doctor inspected the glans clitoridis for signs of irritation.

  • Anatomy textbooks often include detailed diagrams of the glans clitoridis and surrounding tissues.

Synonyms

glans
vsglans clitoridis
  • Specialized
9.9

A rounded, very sensitive tip at the end of the penis or clitoris

is specific to the sensitive tip on the female genital organ rather than both sexes

Surface Forms

glans clitoridis singular
glans clitoridis plural

Morphology

glans + clitoridis

The phrase is compositional: 'glans' (a rounded sensitive structure) combined with 'clitoridis' (the genitive/relational form referring to the clitoris) yields 'the glans of the clitoris', an anatomically transparent meaning. Although 'clitoridis' is a Latin-form inflection that may look unfamiliar, the overall construction follows standard 'X of Y' anatomical naming, so a learner who knows both constituents would grasp the meaning.

Etymology

Glans clitoridis may come from Latin words: glans meaning 'acorn' and clitoridis meaning 'of the clitoris'. So, the name gives the image of a small rounded, sensitive tip, which is why it refers to the small sensitive end of the clitoris today.