General Anatomy · Reproductive System · Easy
Penis
Meaning: The male external organ through which urine and semen pass via the urethra.
In practice: The child was referred because the urethral opening was on the underside of the penis.
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Which word means: The small pointed cartilage or bone at the lower tip of the breastbone.
Answer: Xiphoid
Which word means: A large bone cell that breaks down and reabsorbs bone tissue during remodelling.
Answer: Osteoclast
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