SYN: penis. [L.; G. phallos]
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1) PENIS
2) the first embryonic rudiment of the vertebrate penis or clitoris
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n.
the embryonic penis, before the urethral duct has reached its final state of development.
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phal·lus (falґəs) gen. and pl. phalґli [Gr. phallos] 1. penis. 2. a representation of the penis. 3. the primordium of the penis or clitoris that develops from the genital tubercle.Medical dictionary. 2011.