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phimosis

Noun

phi=mo=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

phimosis(n = noun.state) Array - an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans; Array

phimosis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a muzzling, fr. muzzle.].

A condition of the penis in which the prepuce can not be drawn back so as to uncover the glans penis. [1913 Webster]

phimosis, n. a constriction of the foreskin, making it difficult to retract.

Derivative

phimotic adj.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk, = muzzling

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