Word
foreskin
Phoneticsfore·skin, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfoʊɹˌskɪn/
UK/fˈɔːskɪn/
Españolprepucio
Countable & uncountable
Definition
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.
Examples
“The doctor examined the foreskin for any signs of irritation.”
“In some cultures, the removal of the foreskin is a traditional rite of passage performed during early childhood.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From fore- + skin, a loose calque of Latin praepūtium. Compare German Vorhaut, etc. First attested in c. 1535.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0