phimosis

phi·mo·sis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fahy-moh-sis, fi-]
- /faɪˈmoʊ sɪs, fɪ-/
- /fɪmˈəʊsɪs/

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

Definitions of phimosis word

noun plural phimosis constriction of the orifice of the prepuce so as to prevent the foreskin from being drawn back to uncover the glans penis. 1
noun plural phimosis a similar condition involving the clitoris. 1
noun plural phimosis narrowness of the vagina. 1
noun phimosis abnormal tightness of the foreskin, preventing its being retracted over the tip of the penis 0
noun phimosis an abnormal condition, correctable by circumcision, in which the foreskin of the penis is so tight that it cannot be drawn back over the glans 0

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Origin of phimosis

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Phimosis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phimosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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