The word "macrophallus" refers to an abnormally large penis. It is spelled with a "c" and not a "k" because it comes from the Greek roots "makros" meaning "large" and "phallos" meaning "penis". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ˈmæk.rə.foʊ.ləs/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the "-ph" is pronounced as an "f" sound because the "ph" letter combo in Greek is translated to the "f" sound in English.
Macrophallus refers to an abnormal condition characterized by an unusually large or oversized penis. Primarily used in medical and scientific contexts, it stems from the fusion of the Greek terms "macro" meaning large, and "phallus" referring to the male reproductive organ.
Macrophallus is a relative term that identifies a penis significantly exceeding the average size range typically observed in males. It implies a substantial enlargement or elongation of the penile tissue beyond what is considered within the normal spectrum. The condition may be acquired, arising later in life due to certain factors such as hormonal imbalances or medical conditions, or congenital, present from birth.
While the exact measurement or threshold to classify a penis as macrophallic can vary, it is generally associated with a penile length exceeding two standard deviations from the mean. It is important to note that macrophallus is distinct from other conditions characterized by excessive penile growth, such as macrogenitosomia precox, which is associated with precocious puberty and extreme penile enlargement prior to sexual maturity.
Macrophallus is a rare condition, and its causes and specific implications may vary from case to case. Medical professionals typically evaluate and diagnose the condition by examining the size of the penis relative to the individual's age, health, and physiological development, taking into account factors such as congenital abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, or potential underlying diseases.
Abnormally large size of the penis, megalopenis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The term "macrophallus" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "macro" meaning "large" and "phallus" meaning "penis". The word is composed of the Greek prefix "macro", which denotes largeness or longness, and "phallus", which refers to the male reproductive organ. When combined, "macrophallus" literally translates to "large penis" or "big phallus". The word is primarily used in scientific or medical contexts to describe the condition of having an abnormally large or oversized penis.