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hemipenis

The correct spelling is hemipenis.

How to pronounce hemipenis

noun

IPA: /ˈhɛ.mɪ.piː.nɪs/

Say it like: Hem-ipe-nis

The correct spelling is hemipenis. Each of a pair of intromittent organs of male snakes and lizards, usually held inverted within the body but everted for reproduction via erectile tissue.

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noun

  1. 1.Each of a pair of intromittent organs of male snakes and lizards, usually held inverted within the body but everted for reproduction via erectile tissue.

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