balanitis

/ ˌbæləˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. med inflammation of the glans penis, usually due to infection

Word History and Origins

Origin of balanitis¹

from New Latin balanus , from Greek balanos acorn + -itis

Example Sentences

Soft sores are often complicated by phimosis and balanitis, and they frequently lead to infection of the glands in the groin.

From Project Gutenberg

There were no adhesions, but the inner fold of the prepuce had been thickened by balanitis.

From Project Gutenberg