How Do You Spell POSTHITIS?

Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊsthˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Posthitis is a medical term that refers to the inflammation of the foreskin of the penis. The word can be spelled as "posthitis" or "phimosis", depending on the specific condition being referred to. The phonetic transcription of "posthitis" is /pɒsˈθaɪtɪs/, with stress on the second syllable. The "o" in "posthitis" is pronounced as a short "o" sound, and the "th" is pronounced as a voiceless dental fricative. This word is often misspelled as "postitis", which is incorrect.

POSTHITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Posthitis is a medical term that refers to the inflammation of the foreskin of the penis, also known as the prepuce. It is derived from the Greek words "posthe" meaning "foreskin" and "-itis" indicating inflammation. Posthitis commonly occurs as a result of poor hygiene, fungal infections, or other conditions that cause irritation or infection in the genital area.

   Symptoms of posthitis may include redness, swelling, pain, and itching of the foreskin. In some cases, there may be a foul odor, discharge, or difficulty retracting the foreskin. The condition can range from mild to severe, and if left untreated, it may lead to complications such as balanitis (inflammation of the head of the penis) or phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin).

   Treatment for posthitis depends on the underlying cause and severity. It often involves maintaining good hygiene by cleaning the foreskin regularly, using mild soap and warm water. In cases where a fungal infection is present, antifungal medications may be prescribed. For bacterial infections, antibiotics can be used. If posthitis is recurrent or severe, circumcision may be recommended as a more permanent solution.

   Overall, posthitis is an inflammatory condition of the foreskin that can cause discomfort and potentially lead to complications if not properly addressed and treated. Seeking medical attention is recommended to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.

2. Inflammation of the prepuce.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for POSTHITIS

• oosthitis
• losthitis
• -osthitis
• 0osthitis
• pisthitis
• pksthitis
• plsthitis
• ppsthitis
• p0sthitis
• p9sthitis
• poathitis
• pozthitis
• poxthitis
• podthitis
• poethitis
• powthitis
• posrhitis
• posfhitis
• posghitis

Etymology of POSTHITIS

The word "posthitis" comes from the Greek word "posthḗ" meaning "foreskin" and the suffix "-itis" which denotes inflammation. Therefore, "posthitis" refers to the inflammation of the foreskin.

Similar spelling word for POSTHITIS

• Post-It.

Plural form of POSTHITIS is POSTHITES