Aposthia
Aposthia
Aposthia (pronunciation: /əˈpɒsθiə/) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of the foreskin at birth in males. The term is derived from the Greek words "apo" (meaning "away from") and "sthein" (meaning "to cover"), thus literally translating to "lack of cover".
Etymology
The term "Aposthia" is of Greek origin. It is derived from the prefix "apo-" which means "away from" or "without", and "sthein" which means "to cover". Thus, the term literally translates to "without cover", referring to the absence of the foreskin.
Related Terms
- Phimosis: A condition in which the foreskin cannot be fully retracted over the glans penis.
- Circumcision: A surgical procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis.
- Paraphimosis: A condition where the foreskin, once retracted, cannot return to its original position, leading to constriction of the glans penis.
- Prepuce: Another term for the foreskin, the fold of skin that covers the glans penis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aposthia
- Wikipedia's article - Aposthia
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