phimosis
What is another word for phimosis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A medical condition in which the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back.
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How to use phimosis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
case of phimosis
diagnosed with phimosis
phimosis in children
treatment for phimosis
It is a medical term, used by doctors and in health writing.
Etymology
Phimosis comes from an Ancient Greek word that meant muzzling and also a tightening of the foreskin. That word in turn came from a verb meaning to muzzle.
Full origin of phimosis →Frequently asked questions
What does phimosis mean?
Phimosis is a tightening of the foreskin that prevents it from being pulled back.
How do you pronounce phimosis?
In American English it is pronounced fy-MOH-sis, with the stress on the middle syllable.
What is the plural of phimosis?
The plural is phimoses.
