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单词 corpus cavernosum
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Definition of corpus cavernosum in English:

corpus cavernosum

nounPlural corpora cavernosaˌkavəˈnəʊsəmˌkôrpəs ˌkavərˈnōsəm
Anatomy
  • Either of two masses of erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris.

    〔剖〕海绵体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, at this point in time robust registration of fast and small changes in the corpus cavernosum smooth muscle action potential is not possible.
    • This increased flow of blood fills up the two corpora cavernosa resulting in an erection.
    • Eleven patients had an accessory vessel in the corpus cavernosum arising from the dorsal penile artery.
    • Sildenafil, the first oral drug marketed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, relaxes smooth muscle in the corpora cavernosa, enabling erection during arousal.
    • Injections into the corpora cavernosa may be used as a diagnostic procedure to assess erectile response, and have been enthusiastically taken up by some practitioners as a treatment.

Origin

From corpus and Latin cavernosum, neuter of cavernosus 'containing hollows'.

Definition of corpus cavernosum in US English:

corpus cavernosum

nounˌkôrpəs ˌkavərˈnōsəm
Anatomy
  • Either of two masses of erectile tissue forming the bulk of the penis and the clitoris.

    〔剖〕海绵体

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Injections into the corpora cavernosa may be used as a diagnostic procedure to assess erectile response, and have been enthusiastically taken up by some practitioners as a treatment.
    • This increased flow of blood fills up the two corpora cavernosa resulting in an erection.
    • However, at this point in time robust registration of fast and small changes in the corpus cavernosum smooth muscle action potential is not possible.
    • Sildenafil, the first oral drug marketed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, relaxes smooth muscle in the corpora cavernosa, enabling erection during arousal.
    • Eleven patients had an accessory vessel in the corpus cavernosum arising from the dorsal penile artery.

Origin

From corpus and Latin cavernosum, neuter of cavernosus ‘containing hollows’.

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