phimotic

/fɪˈmɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

characterized by or relating to constriction or obstruction of a bodily opening, especially the nostrils or anus, often due to an overgrowth or swelling of tissue.

“The phimotic condition required immediate medical attention to prevent long-term damage.”

2. noun

a bodily condition characterized by constriction or obstruction of a bodily opening, especially the nostrils or anus, often due to an overgrowth or swelling of tissue.

“The doctor diagnosed the newborn with a case of phimosis.”

Synonyms

  • constricted
  • obstructed
  • stricture

Antonyms

  • open
  • patent
  • unobstructed