Question

which of the following is the word that means narrowing of the orifice of the prepuce (foreskin)?
phimosis
hypospadias
hydronephrosis
epispadias
balanosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Phimosis: Defined as the narrowing of the orifice of the prepuce (foreskin).
• Hypospadias: A congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis, not related to foreskin orifice narrowing.
• Hydronephrosis: Refers to swelling of the kidney due to urine buildup, unrelated to foreskin.
• Epispadias: A congenital condition with the urethral opening on the upper side of the penis, not related to foreskin orifice narrowing.
• Balanosis: Inflammation of the glans penis, not about foreskin orifice narrowing.

So the term matching the description is Phimosis.

Answer:

A. Phimosis