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phimosis.

A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs/Received-Pronunciation/faɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/General-American
  1. A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.

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Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek φίμωσις (phímōsis, “muzzling; contraction of the prepuce”), from φῑμόω (phīmóō, “to muzzle”) + -σις (-sis, nominal suffix).

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