Definition: The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra.
inflammation
consider also terms at PENILE
ExamplesForeskin; Urethra
Other names Penis, Glans; Peni, Glans; Glans Peni; Glans Penis
