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clitoris

/ˈklɪdərəs/
/ˈklɪtərɪs/
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Other forms: clitorises

The clitoris is a female sexual organ.

A certain type of embryonic tissue develops either into a penis, in male babies, or a clitoris, in female babies. Like the penis, the clitoris has many sensitive nerve endings. It is located at the anterior end of the vulva.

Definitions of clitoris
  1. noun
    a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
    synonyms: button, clit
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    type of:
    erectile organ
    an organ containing erectile tissue
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