Balanitis

... area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin , or prepuce . In the uncircumcised male, ... inflammation of both the glans and foreskin . Circumcision prevents balanoposthitis. ... attacks of balanitis ( infection under the foreskin ) or an unusual condition that tends to affect ...

Circumcision

... covering the end of the penis , called the foreskin . In many culture s, circumcision is a ... Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis . It is often performed in healthy ... procedure that involves removing the skin ( foreskin ) covering the head of the penis . There is much ...

Foreskin

... foreskin , inflammation of the: Inflammation of the foreskin of the penis (the prepuce ) is called posthitis. foreskin functions The main function of the ...

Penis

... If you are not circumcised, gently pull back the foreskin and wash the tip of the penis when you bathe. ... of boys is an operation in which the foreskin is removed from the penis . This is the small ... surgery , ... Circumcision : Removal of the foreskin of the penis of a baby. Contraction : Also ...

Phimosis

... is a constriction of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of ... . Phimosis WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW If the foreskin of the penis is so tight that it can't be ... is usually painless . However, a very tight foreskin may interfere with urination or sexual ...

Prepuce

... Doctors call this fold of skin a prepuce , or foreskin , and the surgical removal of this skin is ... area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin , or prepuce . Balanitis can occur in both ... more commonly in men who are not circumcised. foreskin , inflammation of the: Inflammation of the ...

Curvature of the penis

... cross-reactivity. - Downward curvature of the penis - A hood-like foreskin , rather than a foreskin that covers the glans completely - Undescended testicle s. (This occurs ...

Inflammation

... -- are more likely to die of cancer , a new study finds. foreskin , inflammation of the: Inflammation of the foreskin of the penis (the prepuce ) is called posthitis. One cause of ...

Abrasion

... some abrasion on the tendon s, which, in turn, leads to local inflammation of the tendon sheath. Loss of the protection provided by the foreskin can allow abrasion of the head of the penis to occur. This can result is scarring and loss of physical sensation. This type of infection ...

Catheter

... early fetal cells using a thin catheter inserted into the uterus either through the vagina or abdominal wall. Circumcision : Removal of the foreskin of the penis of a baby. Women who get this virus may have dozens of very sore blister s or ulcers all over the genital area. The ...

Fistula

... a while after surgery to develop (in rare cases, as long as 24 months). Urethra l fistula s Phimosis in uncircumcised males (scars on the foreskin of the penis ) Patients with chancroid should also be checked for syphilis , HIV , and genital herpes ... Digestive System Fistula - An ...

Genetic

... early fetal cells using a thin catheter inserted into the uterus either through the vagina or abdominal wall. Circumcision : Removal of the foreskin of the penis of a baby. It is classified as the "most common genetic defect"; yet, in reality, cystic fibrosis is a selenium and fatty ...

Irritability

... pelvic pain and nausea in the days before the start of the menstrual periods of some women. prepuce A covering fold of skin , such as the foreskin of the penis . Grimace, or reflex irritability : 2 if the neonate cough s, sneeze s, or vigorously cries in response to a stimulus (such ...

PMS

... pelvic pain and nausea in the days before the start of the menstrual periods of some women. prepuce A covering fold of skin , such as the foreskin of the penis . ( PMS ), any of various symptoms experienced by women of childbearing age in the days immediately preceding menstruation . It is ...

Stitches

... of the skull . 2. A stitch or stitches made to close a wound. 3. The material used in closing a wound with stitches . synapse ... Once the foreskin has been cut away, healing takes up to seven days. Dissolving stitches that don't need to be removed are usually used. Simple pain relief, such ...

Urethra

... allows the bladder to empty outside the body. urethra l stricture ... Urethra l fistula s Phimosis in uncircumcised males (scars on the foreskin of the penis ) Patients with chancroid should also be checked for syphilis , HIV , and genital herpes ... Urethra - The passageway ...