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What is the technical definition of phimosis for uncircumcised man?
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Tight foreskin: Phimosis is scarring or tightening of the foreskin in uncircumcised man. It makes it painful or impossible to retract the the foreskin over the glans of the penis. It may be treated with steroid creams or possible circumcision (surgical removal of foreskin).
Answered 9/1/2013
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