ˈprɛpjuːs

Definitions

1. noun

A fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis in the male and the clitoris in the female.

“The surgeon carefully pulled back the prepuce to examine the penis for any signs of infection.”

2. noun

The foreskin, a fold of skin covering the head of the penis in the male, or the clitoral hood in the female.

“The boy was born with a normally developed prepuce, but his parents chose to have it removed for cultural reasons.”