Which condition is characterized by the inability to retract the foreskin?
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The question is asking which medical condition is associated with the inability to retract the foreskin of the penis. It presents four options to choose from, indicating that the respondent needs to understand these terms to identify the correct one.
Answer
Phimosis
Phimosis is characterized by the inability to retract the foreskin.
Answer for screen readers
Phimosis is characterized by the inability to retract the foreskin.
More Information
Phimosis is a medical condition where the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back over the glans. It can be a congenital condition or develop later in life due to scarring.
Tips
Sometimes phimosis is confused with paraphimosis. Phimosis is when the foreskin cannot be retracted, while paraphimosis is when a retracted foreskin cannot return to its original position.
Sources
- Phimosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Phimosis | UCSF Department of Urology - urology.ucsf.edu
- Overview: Phimosis - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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