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foreskin Definition

fore·skin (fôr′skin′)

noun

the fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis; prepuce: in circumcision it is completely or partly removed
foreskin Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • penis: Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

Possessives

  • boy: The problem is that many doctors do not understand that in many cases boys ' foreskins remain naturally non-retractable for several years after birth.

Converse of object

  • remove: The operation This is designed to remove the foreskin.
  • have: Q. I have been diabetic since I was 50, and now I have a continuously sore foreskin.
  • cure: Thanks you. ^top Re: Cream to cure a tight foreskin?
  • affect: If the cancer is affecting only the foreskin, it may be possible to treat it with circumcision alone.
  • retract: In the male the penis can be exposed by retracting the foreskin with the fingers.

Adjective modifier

  • tight: Thanks you. ^top Re: Cream to cure a tight foreskin?
  • retractile: All others had easily retractile foreskins and their symptoms resolved.

Modifies a noun

  • restoration: NORM-UK provides medical advice on conservative treatments for foreskin problems and foreskin restoration for circumcised men.
  • hygiene: Treatment in this patient population is therefore recommended only in men who are able or willing to follow the daily foreskin hygiene routine.
  • routine: Treatment in this patient population is therefore recommended only in men who are able or willing to follow the daily foreskin hygiene routine.
  • cannot: If the foreskin cannot be pulled back this can cause infections.