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chordee /chor·dee/ (kor´de) downward bowing of the penis, due to a congenital anomaly or to urethral infection.
chordee [kôr′dē, kôr′dā] Etymology: Gk, chorde, cord a congenital defect of the genitourinary tract resulting in a ventral curvature of the penis, caused by presence of a fibrous band of tissue instead of normal skin along the corpus spongiosum. The condition is often associated with hypospadias and is surgically corrected in early childhood. The goals of surgery are to improve the appearance of the genitalia cosmetically for psychologic reasons, to construct an organ that allows the boy to void in a standing position, and to produce a sexually adequate organ. Chordee A condition in which the head of the penis curves upward—dorsad—or downwards—ventrad—at the junction between the head and shaft of the penis; most cases are associated with hypospadias chordee [kor´de] downward deflection of the penis, due to a congenital anomaly (hypospadias) or to urethral infection.
chordee downward deflection of the penis, due to a congenital anomaly (hypospadias) or to urethral infection.
chordee Urology A fixed downward curvature of the penis, which may be congenital–eg, hypospadias or acquired–eg, due to gonorrhea Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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