Prepuce

Definition

The prepuce, commonly known as the foreskin, is a fold of skin that covers and protects the glans (head) of the penis in males. In females, it refers to the clitoral hood, which similarly covers and shields the clitoris.

Related terms

Glans: The sensitive tip of the penis or clitoris that the prepuce covers.

Circumcision: A surgical procedure that involves removing the prepuce from the penis.

Smegma: A substance made up of dead skin cells and oils that can accumulate under the prepuce if not cleaned regularly.