penis
A penis is a part of the human body that's usually private and personal. It's also known as the male genital organ.
The word "penis" is commonly used to refer to this part of the body in medical contexts, educational settings, or when discussing sex education. When talking about it, people often use formal language or acronyms like "genital" to be respectful and avoid confusion. Some people might also use slang terms, but using the proper word is generally considered more accurate and polite.
How common is "penis"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
noun
The male reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse that in the human male and some other mammals is also used for urination; the tubular portion of the male genitalia (excluding the scrotum).
Example: The female clitoris is homologous to the male penis.
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