Pudendal

Origin

From Latin pudendum ("external genitals, shaming") + -al.

Full definition of pudendal

Adjective

1. (anatomy) Relating to or near the pudendum.
• 2008, January 29, Jane E. Brody, New Insights Into Genital Pain in Women, Ms. Mate’s symptoms responded to another approach — two treatments to inhibit firing of the pudendal nerve, which enervates the lowest muscles of the pelvis, plus regular use of an anticonvulsant drug.

Derived terms

• pudendal nerve