Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis due to a tight or scarred opening

“The doctor diagnosed the infant with phimosis and recommended circumcision to correct the condition.”

2. medical term

a congenital or acquired condition characterized by a narrowing or tightening of the preputial orifice

“Phimosis can be caused by various factors, including infection or injury.”

3. plural noun

cases or instances of phimosis

“The study reported a high incidence of phimoses in the population.”