Term: balanitis
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.
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