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foreskin

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfoʊɹˌskɪn// UK //fˈɔːskɪn// fore·skin

n. the fold of skin that covers the head of a man's penis. It can be pulled back to reveal the area underneath.

n. the fold of skin and connective tissue that covers the glans penis in males. It is a sensitive anatomical structure that can be retracted or retracted permanently through surgical procedures.


SIMPLE

The doctor examined the foreskin for any signs of irritation.

CONTEXTUAL

In some cultures, the removal of the foreskin is a traditional rite of passage performed during early childhood.

COMPLEX

The medical literature distinguishes between the prepuce and the frenulum, noting that the foreskin serves a protective function while also containing a high concentration of nerve endings.

Synonyms
Origin

From fore- + skin, a loose calque of Latin praepūtium. Compare German Vorhaut, etc. First attested in c. 1535.

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