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glans (glanz) pl. glan´des [L.] a small, rounded mass or glandlike body. glans clito´ridis , glans of clitoris erectile tissue on the free end of the clitoris. glans pe´nis the cap-shaped expansion of the corpus spongiosum at the end of the penis.
Glans The cone-shaped tip of the penis. Mentioned in: Circumcision, Phimosis glans 1 a general term for a small rounded mass or a glandlike body. 2 erectile tissue, as on the ends of the clitoris and the penis. glans pl. glandes [L.] a small, rounded mass or glandlike body. glans clitoridis the erectile tissue on the free end of the clitoris. glans penis the cap-shaped expansion of the corpus spongiosum at the end of the penis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With male patients, vesicles develop on the glans, foreskin and shaft of the penis. The method most often used is direct surgery whereby the foreskin is held away from the glans with a clamp. The foreskin is torn from the glans and slit lengthwise so that the circumcision instrument can be inserted. |
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