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Definition of penile

penile

/ˈpiː.naɪl/
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• adjective

1

Relating to, affecting, or located on the penis.

Example

"The urology journal published a comprehensive clinical study on the early detection and treatment of penile cancer."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'penile' (relating to the penis) with the near-homophone 'penal' (relating to legal punishment or prisons).

• Rhymes for penile

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a medical borrowing from Latin penis ('tail' or 'male organ') combined with the adjectival suffix -ile.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penile
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