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Bifid penis --> diphallus

a rare congenital anomaly in which the penis is partly or completely duplicated; may be symmetrical, or placed one above the other; often there are associated urogenital or other anomalies; occurs when two genital tubercles develop. May also be associated with exstrophy of the urinary bladder.

Synonym: bifid penis.

Origin: g. Di-, two, _ phallos, penis