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balanitis

(ˌbæləˈnaɪtɪs)
n
(Pathology) med inflammation of the glans penis, usually due to infection
[from New Latin balanus, from Greek balanos acorn + -itis]
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Noun1.balanitis - inflammation of the head of the penis
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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Balanitis
balanite

bal·a·ni·tis

n. balanitis, infl. del glande gen. acompañada de infl. del prepucio.
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balanitis

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