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clitoral hood

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A fold of skin that surrounds and protects the clitoris, homologous with the male foreskin; the female prepuce.

Equivalents

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Examples

“With a Q-tip, Dr. Rubin probes each part of the vulva for pain, pointing out the labia minora, labia majora and vaginal opening as her patient follows along. Then, she checks under the clitoral hood for adhesions or other skin conditions.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

clitoral prepuce clitorectomy clitoria clitoridectomy clitoridotomy clitorin

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