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clitoris
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clitoris
a part of the female genitalia consisting of a small elongated highly sensitive erectile organ at the front of the vulva: homologous with the penis
clitoris [′klid·ə·rəs]
(anatomy)
The homolog of the penis in females, located in the anterior portion of the vulva.
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Such so-called "complete sex reversal" is exceptionally rare among the DSD, Far more common (perhaps one to two percent of births) are minor anomalies of genital development: hypospadias (a urinary opening somewhere along the shaft of the penis) or an enlarged clitoris due to excess androgens.
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Signs that these women display include plenty of body and facial hair, abnormal menstrual patterns and enlarged clitoris.
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Women on steroids also tend to have an enlarged clitoris and deeper voice.
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