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redundant prepuce

an excessive growth of prepuce (foreskin). The condition may be pathological if the excess foreskin prevents the prepuce from being drawn back over the glans, which may be necessary to prevent inflammation from trapped smegma or urine.

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December 26th 2024

tractotomy

tractotomy

n. the surgical interruption of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord. One form of tractotomy is of benefit in bipolar disorder that is resistant to other forms of treatment.