penile

adjective

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

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During Season 3, Harry had been experiencing penile symptoms such as erectile dysfunction and incontinence, which prompted him to go to the doctor, who diagnosed him with prostate cancer. Scarlett Harris, Time, 13 Aug. 2025 His habit of requiring employees to sign confidentiality agreements and then gliding among them nearly nude has drawn some negative comment, as have his penile metrics. Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025 The virus can cause certain types of cancer, including cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, and throat. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025 So, there is the possibility that more rigid erections are being misinterpreted at longer penile length. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 June 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 10 Sep. 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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