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Circinate balanitis

Etymology:
Definition:

L. circinere: “to make round” + L. balanus: “glans” (referring to glans penis) + Gr. -itis: "disease characterized by inflammation", see "-itis" entry for full etymology

A skin condition comprising a serpiginous round/ring-shaped dermatitis (inflammation of skin) of the glans penis.

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