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1. (n.) phimosis
a constriction of the opening of the prepuce, preventing the foreskin from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis.
Etymology: (1665–75; < NL phīmōsis < Gk phīmṒsis lit., a muzzling =phīmō-, var. s. of phīmoûn to muzzle (v. der. of
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1. (noun) phimosis
an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans
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1. (noun) phimosis
a condition of the penis in which the prepuce can not be drawn back so as to uncover the glans penis
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1. phimosis
A condition in which the FORESKIN cannot be retracted to reveal the GLANS PENIS. It is due to tightness or narrowing of the foreskin opening.
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