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penis /pe·nis/ (pe´nis) the male organ of urination and copulation.
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Penis. (A), Median sagittal section; (B), transverse section.

concealed penis  a small penis hidden by a skin abnormality or the suprapubic fat pad.
webbed penis  a penis that is enclosed by the skin of the scrotum, which extends onto its shaft.

pe·nis (pns)
n. pl. pe·nis·es or pe·nes (-nz)
The male organ of copulation and of urinary excretion, formed by three columns of erectile tissue, two arranged laterally on the dorsum and one medianly below; the extremity is formed by an expansion of the corpus spongiosum, covered by a free fold of skin.

penis
[pē′nis]
Etymology: L, male sex organ
the external reproductive organ of a man, homologous with the clitoris of a woman. It is attached with ligaments to the front and sides of the pubic arch and is composed of three cylindrical masses of cavernous tissue covered with skin. The corpora cavernosa penis surrounds a median mass called the corpus spongiosum penis, which contains the greater part of the urethra. The subcutaneous fascia of the penis is directly continuous with that of the scrotum, which contains the testes.

Penis
Anatomy The intromittent male urinary and copulatory organ, comprising a root, shaft, and at the end, glans penis, foreskin; the shaft consists of 2 parallel cylindrical bodies, the corpora cavernosa and around the urethra inferiorly, the corpus spongiosum is homologous to the clitoris
Veterinary medicine Any of various copulatory organs in males of lower animals

penis [pe´nis]
the external male organ of urination and copulation.

The body of the penis consists of three cylindrical-shaped masses of erectile tissue which run the length of the penis. Two of the masses lie alongside each other and end behind the head of the penis. The third mass lies underneath them. This latter mass contains the urethra. The penis terminates in an oval or cone-shaped body, the glans penis, which contains the exterior opening of the urethra.

The glans penis is covered by a loose skin, the foreskin or prepuce, which enables it to expand freely during erection. The skin ends just behind the glans penis and folds forward to cover it. The inner surface of the foreskin contains glands that secrete a lubricating fluid called smegma which makes it easy for the penis to expand and retract past the foreskin.
buried penis concealed penis.
clubbed penis penile curvature.
concealed penis a small penis concealed beneath a fat pad or the skin of the scrotum, abdomen, or thigh; called also buried penis.
double penis diphallus.
webbed penis a penis enclosed by the skin of the scrotum.

penis
the external male organ of urination and copulation. Its structure varies a great deal between the species. In carnivores and horses the bulk of the organ is erectile tissue; in cats and dogs there is a bone included in the glans. In cats the penis is directed backwards (retromingent). In ruminants and pigs the bulk of the penis is connective tissue and the organ is long and firm and has a large sigmoid flexure which disappears when the penis is in the erect state. In rams and goat bucks the penile urethra is continued beyond the glans as the urethral process. See also penile.

corkscrew penis
see corkscrew penis.
corpus cavernosum penis
one of the two bodies that make up the dorsal compartment of erectile tissue, grooved below to carry the corpus spongiosum penis (syn. corpus cavernosum urethrae). It arises from each side of the ischial arch as the crus penis and at its anterior end is enclosed by the glans which is an extension of the corpus spongiosum.
corpus spongiosum penis
a column of erectile tissue around the urethra of the penis and extending into the glans penis.
short penis
an uncommon, possibly inherited, defect in some breeds of cattle.
supernumerary penis
a rare deformity, usually ectopic.
penis urethral process detached
the free end of the penis has a bifid structure.

Patient discussion about penis.

Q. is it possible to enlarge my penis?

A. Yes, you can have surgery performed. There is also a surgery you can have performed that makes it "appear" larger when flacid, but does not really make you larger.

Q. i'm 21 years old, and my penis outer skin covers the shaft. Is it natural to have like that? from my young age the outer skin of my penis covers my shaft, and only a little of the tip is exposed even if i try to pull the skin upwards. Is it natural to have it like that? I've seen in all porn movies and other sex videos that for all those guys the outer skin can be pulled up half the way. Will this affect my sex life?

A. The outer skin of the penis is called Foreskin. Usually the foreskin retracts during an erection and therefore does not interfere with your sexual life. The guys you see in the porn movies have probably had a circumcision. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, either partially or completely. It may be done for religious, aesthetic, health, or hygiene reasons, or to treat disease. Here is a website that has more information:
http://www.noharmm.org/anatomy.htm

Q. Is my penis supposed to look like this? A few years a go I was masturbating and had a sharp pain and stopped. It was swollen. The doctor said it was fine, no structural damage it was probably just irritated. Two years later I still have extra foreskin. It doesn't affect my sex and not noticeable with an erection. I am just curious... what happened?!?!

A. i'm no expert on this...but i wouldn't worry about it too much, if it looks fine erect and doesn't hurt - it's all good. and unless you plan to run naked in barbwired field- it won't give you any problem. i guess it's the body reaction to excess usage, like your body gaining hight if playing basketball while growing.

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