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Balanitis

Etymology:

L. balanus: “glans” (referring to glans penis), from Gr. bálanos: "acorn", so named for its shape resemblance + Gr. -itis: "disease characterized by inflammation", see "-itis" entry for full etymology

Definition:

Inflammation of the glans penis. When the foreskin is also affected, the proper term is balanoposthitis.

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