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posthitisnoun
inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
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Posthitis
Posthitis (pronounced pos-THI-tis) is the inflammation of the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis. It is characterised by swelling and redness on the skin and it may be accompanied by a smelly discharge. The term posthitis comes from the Greek "posthe", meaning foreskin, and "-itis", meaning inflammation.
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posthitis
Posthitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the foreskin (prepuce) of the male genitalia, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections, allergies, or irritation. It primarily affects uncircumcised males and often occurs in conjunction with balanitis (inflammation of the glans penis). Treatment typically involves the use of topical creams or antibiotics.
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Posthitis
Posthitis is the inflammation of the foreskin of the human penis. It is characterised by swelling and redness on the skin and it may be accompanied by a smelly discharge. The term posthitis comes from the Greek "posthe", meaning foreskin, and "-itis", meaning inflammation.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of posthitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of posthitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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