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Johnson (medical term)

Johnson (/ˈdʒɒnsən/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in urology, to refer to the male reproductive organ, also known as the penis. The term is primarily used in North America and is considered informal or slang.

Etymology

The term "Johnson" is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1860s as a generic term for "man". Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the male genitalia. The exact reasons for this shift in meaning are unclear.

Related Terms

  • Urology: The branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
  • Penis: The primary sexual organ that male and some non-binary individuals use to inseminate sexually receptive mates during copulation.
  • Erectile Dysfunction: A type of sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity.
  • Prostate: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.

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