balanus
balanus noun: the glans.
Noun
balanus (plural balani)
- The glans
- 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 Sciences
- There 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
balanus meaning in Tamil
balanus in Tamil
- ஆண் குறி மொட்டு, மொட்டு, பாலனஸ்
Synonyms of balanus
Forms of balanus
| plural | balani |
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Origin of balanus
Borrowed from Latin balanus, from Ancient Greek βάλανος (bálanos, “acorn”).
Words formed from balanus
Questions about balanus
- What does balanus mean?
- Balanus means the glans.
- What is balanus in Tamil?
- Balanus in Tamil is ஆண் குறி மொட்டு, மொட்டு, பாலனஸ். See Balanus meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is balanus?
- Balanus is a noun.
- What is the plural of balanus?
- The plural of balanus is balani.
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