1. A medical condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot be retracted over the glans; tightness of the foreskin.
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called tight foreskin

Examples

• Phimosis is a common condition in young boys that often resolves naturally as they grow.
• The doctor diagnosed phimosis after examining the patient.
• In some cases, phimosis may require medical treatment or minor surgery.
• Phimosis can sometimes cause discomfort during urination or sexual activity.
• The condition is distinct from paraphimosis, which involves a retracted foreskin that cannot return to its normal position.