variants or balano-
1
: glans penis
balanitis
balanoblennorrhea
2
: acorn
Balanops

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek balan-, balano- acorn, from balanos acorn, glans penis

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“Balan-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balan-. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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