penile

adjective

pe·​nile ˈpē-ˌnī(-ə)l How to pronounce penile (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the penis

Examples of penile in a Sentence

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The nearly 2,000-year-old example of Roman engineering is covered in penile carvings, thanks to the ancient citizens and soldiers leaving their marks, the Vindolanda Charitable Trust said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025 Males of the species also have distinct penile anatomy, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025 These are most associated with cervical, vaginal, penile, anal and head and neck cancers. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Share [Findings] Turkish doctors reported a case of penile autoamputation with religious delusion. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for penile

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penile was in 1860

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“Penile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penile. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

penile

adjective
pe·​nile ˈpē-ˌnīl How to pronounce penile (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting the penis
a penile prosthesis
penile lesions
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