corpus spongiosum

English

Etymology

Latin

Noun

corpus spongiosum (plural corpora spongiosa)

1. (anatomy) The mass of spongy erectile tissue surrounding the urethra within the penis or clitoris.

Coordinate terms

• corpus cavernosum

Translations

the mass of spongy tissue surrounding the urethra

• Finnish: virtsaputken paisuvainen
• French: corps spongieux m
• Hungarian: szivacsos test
• Polish: ciało gąbczaste n

Further reading

• corpus spongiosum on Wikipedia.Wikipedia