paraphimosis

paraphimosis /para·phi·mo·sis/ (-fi-mo´sis) retraction of phimotic foreskin, causing a painful swelling of the glans, sometimes progressing to dry gangrene.

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par·a·phi·mo·sis (pr-f-mss)

n.

1. Constriction of the glans penis by a phimotic foreskin, which has been retracted behind the corona. Also called capistration.

2. Retraction of the lid behind a protruding eyeball.

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Paraphimosis

The entrapment of a retracted foreskin behind the coronal sulcus, a groove that separates the shaft and head of the penis.

Mentioned in: Phimosis

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paraphimosis

[per′əfīmō′sis]

Etymology: Gk, para + phimoein, to muzzle

a condition characterized by an inability to replace the foreskin in its normal position after it has been retracted behind the glans penis. Caused by a narrow or inflamed foreskin, the condition may lead to gangrene. Circumcision may be required. Compare phimosis.

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paraphimosis

inability to retract the penis because of its swollen state, or because of constriction of the preputial orifice.

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paraphimosis

Urology The inability to pull the retracted foreskin–in an uncircumcised ♂–over the head of the penis Etiology Inflammation and stenosis of foreskin, due to infection and poor personal hygiene; it may follow direct trauma to the area, resulting in swelling