Anatomy
corpus cavernosum Audio
cor·pus ca·ver·no·sum
Definitions related to corpus cavernosum:
  • (corpora cavernosa) One of two chambers along the shaft of the penis containing spongy erectile tissue, which, combined with the Corpus Spongiosum, fill with blood to create a penile erection.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Sponge-like tissue in the penis that fills with blood during sexual arousal, causing an erection.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • (cavernous organ of penis) Cavernous organ which is part of dorsal region of the penis. Examples: There is only one cavernous organ of penis.
    Foundational Model of Anatomy
    University of Washington, 2017
  • (cavernous organ of penis) Cavernous organ, located on the dorsal aspect of the penis. Examples: There is only one cavernous organ of penis.
    Digital Anatomist
    University of Washington, 2003
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