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Meaning of phimosis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs

Definitions

A contraction of the foreskin (either as a stage of development or a pathological condition), which prevents it from being retracted.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Phimose Vorhautverengung
Ελληνικά φίμωση
Español fimosis
Suomi fimoosi
Français phimosis
Bahasa Indonesia fimosis ikut
Italiano fimosi
日本語 包茎 衣被
한국어 포경
Nederlands voorhuidsvernauwing
Polski stulejka
Português fimose
Русский фимо́з
Українська фімоз

Examples

“’Twill end in a phimosis, replied Dr. Slop.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

phin Phinabella phinary Phineas Phineas action Phineas Priest

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