Usage Note
Pénis is the standard anatomical term, used in medical and educational contexts without taboo in those registers. The final s is always written and always pronounced. Colloquial synonyms exist but pénis is the neutral clinical word taught in schools.
Examples
"Le médecin a examiné le pénis."
Natural Translation
The doctor examined the penis.

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