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    Phimosis

    Definition 1

    A condition in which there is constriction in the tip of the foreskin resulting in inability to fully retract the foreskin over the glans penis. Causes include balanoposthitis, balanitis xerotica obliterans, and untreated diabetes. (NCI Thesaurus)

    Definition 2

    The inability to retract the foreskin over the glans penis due to tightness of the prepuce. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)




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