phimosis

phi·mo·sis  (f-mss, f-)

n. pl. phi·mo·ses (-sz)

An abnormal constriction of the foreskin that prevents it from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis.

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[New Latin phmsis, from Greek, a muzzling, phimosis, from phmoun, to muzzle, from phmos, muzzle.]

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phimosis [faɪˈməʊsɪs]

n

(Medicine / Pathology) abnormal tightness of the foreskin, preventing its being retracted over the tip of the penis

[via New Latin from Greek: a muzzling, from phimos a muzzle]

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Noun

1.

phimosis - an abnormal tightness of the foreskin preventing retraction over the glans abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies