phimosis

American  

[fahy-moh-sis, fi-] / faɪˈmoʊ sɪs, fɪ- /

noun

Pathology.

phimoses plural

1. constriction of the orifice of the prepuce so as to prevent the foreskin from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis.

2. a similar condition involving the clitoris.

3. narrowness of the vagina.

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phimosis British  

/ faɪˈməʊsɪs /

noun

1. abnormal tightness of the foreskin, preventing its being retracted over the tip of the penis

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• phimotic
  adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

• phimoses
  plural

Etymology

Origin of phimosis

1665–75; < New Latin phīmōsis < Greek phīmṓsis literally, a muzzling, equivalent to phīmō-, verbid stem of phīmoûn to muzzle + -sis -sis

Example Sentences

Consideration sur le Phimosis et Operation de la Circoncision par un procédé nouveau.

From History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present Moral and Physical Reasons for its Performance by Remondino, Peter Charles

It is only some twenty years since Louis A. Sayre read his paper, entitled “Partial Paralysis from Reflex Irritation Caused by Congenital Phimosis and Adherent Prepuce,” before the American Medical Association.

From History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present Moral and Physical Reasons for its Performance by Remondino, Peter Charles

Phimosis, or narrowness of the opening of the prepuce is nearly always of embryonic origin.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

Phimosis in childhood is generally considered a physiological state, only to be taken as a pathological condition under certain circumstances.

From History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present Moral and Physical Reasons for its Performance by Remondino, Peter Charles

Phimosis is said to be congenital or natural and acquired.

From History of Circumcision from the Earliest Times to the Present Moral and Physical Reasons for its Performance by Remondino, Peter Charles