🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

अवयव आवरण

Pronunciation / Transliteration: avayav āvaraṇ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Prepuce/ˈprɛp.juːs/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"अवयव आवरण अक्सर शिशुओं में हटाया जाता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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