raphe of penis

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raphe of penis

[TA]
the continuation of the raphe of the scrotum onto the underside of the penis.
Synonym(s): raphe penis [TA], penile raphe

raphe of penis

A median ridge on the undersurface of the penis, a continuation of the raphe of the scrotum.
See also: raphe
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When suturing at the ventral side, the surgeon should try to match the frenulum preputii with the raphe penis. The rest of the wound edge was sutured at distances spaced between 0.5 and 1.5 cm.
Male circumcision performed with 8-figure non-absorbable suture technique

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