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Clitorophallus

Term for the penis or clitoris

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During sexual development of an embryo, the clitorophallus is typically referred to as the "genital tubercle". The stages of development between male and female embryos are identical until around the 9th week post-fertilization, thus the clitorophallus is not distinguishable as a penis or a clitoris. The position of the urethra is also likely to vary (see Hypospadias and Epispadias). These occasions may occur when someone is intersex, which is also referred to as "disorders of sex development" or "DSD". The term may also be used when referring to the phallus of a transsexual, and not limited to humans. In certain contexts, the term may appear as "clitorophallic".

The terms "clitoropenis" or "clitoropenile" have also been used for the same purposes.

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