Prepuce
noun
The skin that covers the tip of an organ such as the penis or clitoris.
In some cultures, the prepuce is removed from male children in a procedure called circumcision.
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noun
The skin that covers the tip of an organ such as the penis or clitoris.
In some cultures, the prepuce is removed from male children in a procedure called circumcision.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Primarily used in medical or clinical contexts; not commonly found in casual conversation.
The doctor explained the function of the prepuce during the anatomy class.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that talking about the prepuce might be sensitive as it involves private body parts.
The book on cultural practices included a chapter about the prepuce and circumcision.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Prepuce is not gender specific; it refers to the skin covering genitalia of both males and females.
The lecture addressed the evolutionary significance of the prepuce in humans.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Primarily used in medical or clinical contexts; not commonly found in casual conversation.
The doctor explained the function of the prepuce during the anatomy class.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that talking about the prepuce might be sensitive as it involves private body parts.
The book on cultural practices included a chapter about the prepuce and circumcision.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Prepuce is not gender specific; it refers to the skin covering genitalia of both males and females.
The lecture addressed the evolutionary significance of the prepuce in humans.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Term
Primarily used in medical or clinical contexts; not commonly found in casual conversation.
The doctor explained the function of the prepuce during the anatomy class.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that talking about the prepuce might be sensitive as it involves private body parts.
The book on cultural practices included a chapter about the prepuce and circumcision.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Prepuce is not gender specific; it refers to the skin covering genitalia of both males and females.
The lecture addressed the evolutionary significance of the prepuce in humans.
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