phi·mo·sis (f -m  s s, f-)n. pl. phi·mo·ses (-s  z) An abnormal constriction of the foreskin that prevents it from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis. [New Latin ph msis, from Greek, a muzzling, phimosis, from phmoun, to muzzle, from phmos, muzzle.] |
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 |
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