Usage Note
Clitoris is the standard anatomical term in French, used in medical, educational, and everyday contexts without particular taboo at a clinical register. The final s is pronounced. The related adjective clitoridien/clitoridienne appears in medical texts.
Examples
"L'éducation sexuelle aborde la question du clitoris."
Natural Translation
Sex education addresses the subject of the clitoris.
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