glans

noun

ˈglanz 

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz 

1

or glans penis : the rounded, highly innervated body forming the extremity of the penis

2

or glans clitoris : the conical, highly innervated body forming the external extremity of the clitoris

Word History

Etymology

Latin gland-, glans, literally, acorn

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

glans

noun

ˈglanz 

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz 

: a cone-shaped vascular body forming the end of the penis or clitoris

Medical Definition

glans

noun

ˈglanz 

plural glandes ˈglan-ˌdēz 

1

or glans penis : the rounded, highly innervated body that forms the extremity of the penis

2

or glans clitoris : the conical, highly innervated body that forms the external extremity of the clitoris