epispadias

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Noun epispadias has 1 sense

epispadias - a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper surface of the penis
--₁ is a kind of birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

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Epispadias

Definition: Epispadias is a congenital abnormality characterized by the urethral opening located on the upper surface of the penis (in males) or the clitoris (in females), instead of the tip.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Senses:

Anatomy: A rare anatomical condition in which the urinary meatus is abnormally situated on the dorsal surface of the penis or clitoris.
Medicine: A birth defect that affects the urinary and reproductive systems, requiring surgical intervention and specialized medical care.

Sample Sentences:

The doctors diagnosed the newborn with epispadias, a condition they were prepared to treat.
Individuals with severe epispadias often face challenges with urination and sexual function.
Surgery is commonly performed to correct epispadias and restore normal urinary and reproductive function.

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