Foreskin definition

fôrskĭn
foreskins
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The loose fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis.
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The fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis; prepuce: in circumcision it is completely or partly removed.
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The loose fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis.
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The retractable fold of skin encompassing the most nerve-dense tissue in the human male, which naturally covers and protects the head of the penis.

The female clitoral hood is homologous with the foreskin.

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Noun

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foreskin
Plural:
foreskins

Origin of foreskin

  • From fore- + skin.

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Foreskin Sentence Examples

  • In the male the penis can be exposed by retracting the foreskin with the fingers.

  • The operation This is designed to remove the foreskin.

  • If the cancer is affecting only the foreskin, it may be possible to treat it with circumcision alone.

  • If there is no evidence of the foreskin becoming retractile, the child should be referred for an outpatient opinion.

  • Retraction of the foreskin reveals a clearly defined fibrous ring.

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