n. inflammation of the foreskin and the surface of the underlying glans penis. It usually occurs as a consequence of *phimosis and represents a more extensive local reaction than simple *balanitis. The affected areas become red and swollen, which further narrows the opening of the foreskin and makes passing urine difficult and painful. Treatment of an acute attack is by administration of antibiotics, and further attacks are prevented by *circumcision.
n. narrowing of the opening of the foreskin, which cannot therefore be drawn back over the underlying glans penis. Physiological phimosis is present at birth and is due to congenital adhesions between the foreskin and glans. Nearly all cases resolve by puberty. Pathological phimosis is usually caused by BXO (see balanitis) and can predispose to inflammation (see also balanoposthitis), which results in further narrowing. Treatment is by surgical removal of the foreskin (*circumcision).... phimosis
n. inflammation of the foreskin. This usually occurs in association with inflammation of the glans penis (balanitis; see balanoposthitis). Pain, redness, and swelling of the foreskin occurs due to bacterial infection. Treatment is by antibiotic administration, and subsequent *circumcision prevents further attacks.... posthitis
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