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Coronal Sulcus

Definition:

The coronal sulcus, also known as the corona or the glandular furrow, is a groove that separates the glans penis from the body of the penis in males. It is the boundary between the two regions.

Senses:

The term "coronal sulcus" can have different senses depending on the context:

Sense 1: Anatomy

In anatomy, the coronal sulcus refers to the groove that divides the glans penis from the penile shaft.

Example sentence: During an examination, the doctor observed redness and inflammation in the coronal sulcus of the patient's penis.

Sense 2: Linguistics

In linguistics, the coronal sulcus is a boundary that separates the anterior and posterior parts of the tongue, particularly in the study of phonetics.

Example sentence: The linguist studied the movement of the tongue while pronouncing different sounds, focusing on the position of the coronal sulcus.