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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesprepúcio
Pronunciation / Transliteration: preˈpu.sju
"O prepúcio é frequentemente removido em recém-nascidos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis or clitoris.
"In male infants, the prepuce is often removed during circumcision." - 2
In some mammals, the prepuce serves a similar protective function for the reproductive organs.
"The prepuce in certain species can be quite pronounced and serves to protect the genitalia."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'prepuce' originates from the Latin word 'praeputium', which referred to the foreskin. It evolved through Middle English and Old French influences, maintaining its anatomical reference throughout history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Prepuce" is said worldwide
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prépuce
Transliteration: prɛpys
"Le prépuce est souvent retiré lors de la circoncision."
Vorhaut
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐ̯haʊt
"Die Vorhaut wird bei vielen Jungen während der Beschneidung entfernt."
prepuzio
Transliteration: preˈputtsjo
"Il prepuzio è una parte importante dell'anatomia maschile."
prepucio
Transliteration: preˈpusjo
"El prepucio se retira a menudo durante la circuncisión."
prepúcio
Transliteration: preˈpu.sju
"O prepúcio é frequentemente removido em recém-nascidos."
अवयव आवरण
Transliteration: avayav āvaraṇ
"अवयव आवरण अक्सर शिशुओं में हटाया जाता है।"
包皮
Transliteration: bāopí
"包皮在许多婴儿中通常会被切除。"
포피
Transliteration: pobi
"포피는 종종 유아에서 제거됩니다."
包皮
Transliteration: ほうひ
"包皮は多くの幼児で切除されることがよくあります。"
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