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paraphimosis [‚par·ə·fə′mō·səs] (medicine) Retraction and constriction, especially of the prepuce behind the glans penis. Also known as Spanish collar. Retraction of the eyelid behind the eyeball. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Orovan (1988), the plaintiff underwent a circumcision to relieve paraphimosis, a condition whereby the foreskin becomes trapped behind the corona and forms a tight band of constricting tissue. Among noninfectious cases, granulomatous perichondritis of the nasal ala, sarcoidlike foreign body reaction from multiple piercing, paraphimosis from a distal penis pierce, and speech impairment, together with difficulty in chewing and swallowing from oral jewelry, have been reported (1,2,9,10). Your son has paraphimosis and must be circumcised to prevent it from happening again. |
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