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phimotic

phimotic

1 9.9
A condition where the foreskin is too tight to move back over the head of the penis
  • adjective
  • /fəˈmɒtɪk/
  • Specialized
: fimoso
  • Surgery may be recommended for patients with a phimotic condition that causes discomfort.

Examples

  • The doctor noted a phimotic ring during the examination.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with a phimotic condition.

  • A phimotic foreskin can sometimes lead to difficulties with hygiene.

  • He felt embarrassed about his phimotic foreskin.

  • The doctor explained that a phimotic condition can cause discomfort during sexual activity.

  • Children with phimotic skin may require medical attention if the condition persists.

  • Many parents worry about whether their son will experience any issues related to phimotic foreskin.

How Tight

phimotic
  • Specialized
1 9.9
constricted
9 5.2
tight
746 1.0
normal
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

phimotic positive

Morphology

phimotic = phimosis (semi-transparent) = phimosis + otic

This is a standard relational adjective built from the medical noun 'phimosis', but the specialized base term and stem change make the connection only partly transparent.

Etymology

Phimotic comes from the medical word phimosis, whose root suggests a 'muzzle' or the idea of being 'shut'. So phimotic describes a foreskin that is too tight to be pulled back, which is why doctors use it for that condition.