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Wenis
Stretched wenis below an unflexed elbow
Details
SynonymsOlecranal skin
Pronunciation /ˈwnɪs/
System Integumentary
Anatomical terminology

The wenis, sometimes spelled weenus or weenis, is a loose flap of skin underneath the joint of a human elbow. The word developed from slang in the 1990s. [1] The area may also be referred to as olecranal skin. [2]

Anatomy

Closeup of a wenis exhibiting acanthosis nigricans

The wenis is located on the exterior tip of the olecranon. The skin is taught and smooth when the elbow is flexed, but loose and wrinkled when the elbow is straightened. [3] It may lose elasticity and begin to sag with age. [4]

The region is not typically sensitive to acute pain from pinching. This is due to the wenis having a high amount of subcutaneous fat, relatively few pain receptors, and tough skin. [2] It is also known as a difficult or impossible spot to lick oneself. [5]

The wenis is a site where slit-skin smear tests may be performed to diagnose leprosy in patients. [6]

Etymology

Wenis comes from a slang term that developed in the 1990s as a humorous portmanteu of the words penis and wiener. It has seen proliferation as a schoolyard meme, and alongside the term wagina, has been an internet colloquialism since the early 2000s. [7]

A variation of the spelling may be attributed to a 1995 episode of Friends which discusses the acronym WENUS. [1] The word was further popularized by The Hangover film franchise. [8]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "What is a 'Weenus' ('Wenis,' 'Weenis')?". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Anandanayagam, Jennifer (11 November 2023). "The Only Spot On Your Body That Can Feel No Pain". Health Digest. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  3. ^ "There's nothing obscene about wenis". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  4. ^ Spencer, Mimi (April 2018). "'I'm Even Fond Of My Baggy Elbows'". Woman & Home – via Magzter.
  5. ^ Fitzpatrick, Michael (30 March 2010). "Gym Dogs coin 'wenis power' cry: Team catchphrase catches fire". The Red & Black. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  6. ^ Delgado, Anton (3 June 2020). "A Pressing Precaution: Reporter Takes Leprosy Evaluation Before Heading Home". Pulitzer Center. 3:04. Retrieved 30 May 2024. Then we moved on to my left elbow in an area that is colloquially referred to as the wenis.
  7. ^ "Are Wenis And Wagina "Real" Words?". Dictionary.com. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  8. ^ Power, Kathleen (24 July 2012). "What is a weenis?". Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 May 2024.