Prepuce

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Prepuce /ˈprpjuːs/, or as an adjective, preputial /prɪˈpjuːʃəl/, refers to two homologous structures of male and female genitals:

  • Foreskin, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the penis in humans
  • Penile sheath, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the penis in other mammals
  • Clitoral hood, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the clitoris in humans
  • Clitoral sheath, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the clitoris in other mammals
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