Meanings
plural balani
- anatomyThe glans
[...] and stretches into the balanus of the penis.
1998, Vascular Diagnosis with Ultrasound2 more examples
GLANS, in anatomy, the anterior extremity of the penis, called by other different names, as the head of the penis, the nut of the penis, and the balanus of the penis.
1763, A New and Complete Dictionary of Arts and SciencesThere is both a local and a general predisposition to Lues Venerea: Jews and Mahometans, from the constant exposure of the glans and prepuce, have the cuticle of the balanus of much firmer texture than those who have not been circumcised.
1806, John Howard, Practical observations, page 21
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Origin
- Latinbalanus
- Latinbalanus
- Englishbalanus
Borrowed from Latin balanus.
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