PHIMOSIS

phimosis

(noun) an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phimosis (plural phimoses)

(medicine) A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.

Source: Wiktionary


Phi*mo"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A condition of the penis in which the prepuce can not be drawn back so as to uncover the glans penis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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