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epis·pa·dias
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Princeton's WordNet
epispadiasnoun
a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis
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epispadias
Epispadias is a rare type of malformation of the penis in which the urethra ends in an opening on the upper aspect of the penis. It is a congenital disorder, meaning it is present from birth. It can also occur in females, when the urethra develops too far anteriorly. This condition may lead to problems with continence and sexual function.
Webster Dictionary
Epispadiasnoun
a deformity in which the urethra opens upon the top of the penis, instead of at its extremity
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi` upon + to draw, rend.]
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Epispadias
An epispadias is a rare type of malformation of the penis in which the urethra ends in an opening on the upper aspect of the penis. It can also develop in females when the urethra develops too far anteriorly. It occurs in around 1 in 120,000 male and 1 in 500,000 female births.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Epispadias
A birth defect due to malformation of the URETHRA in which the urethral opening is above its normal location. In the male, the malformed urethra generally opens on the top or the side of the PENIS, but the urethra can also be open the entire length of the penis. In the female, the malformed urethral opening is often between the CLITORIS and the labia, or in the ABDOMEN.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epispadias in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epispadias in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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