balanitis

Term: balanitis

Literally meaning: “inflammation of acorn”

Origin: Anc Greek

βάλανος/ balanos(=acorn)

 +(-ίτις)/-ιτις (=-itis, suffix meaning “pertaining to” or “inflammation”.) It is in feminine gender because it was used with feminine noun η νόσος/ e nosos /(=disease)

Coined/History

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Definition

Balanitis is the inflammation of the glans penis which is characterized by irritation, soreness and red skin around the penis.