penile

adjective

pe·​nile ˈpē-ˌnī(-ə)l How to pronounce penile (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the penis

Examples of penile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Symptoms include unusual vaginal or penile discharge or burning while peeing, though some people experience no symptoms. Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Share [Findings] Turkish doctors reported a case of penile autoamputation with religious delusion. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 Soon after, the team faces a more peculiar — and perhaps more pressing — matter: penile fracture. Claire Franken, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2024 In addition to cervical cancer, the virus can cause anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for penile 

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penile was in 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Penile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penile. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

penile

adjective
pe·​nile ˈpē-ˌnīl How to pronounce penile (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the penis
a penile prosthesis
penile lesions
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