Question

which of the following is the word that means narrowing of the orifice of the prepuce (foreskin)?

varicocele

hypospadias

phimosis

hydronephrosis

epispadias

Explanation:

• Varicocele: Abnormal dilation of veins in the scrotum, not related to foreskin orifice narrowing.
• Hypospadias: A congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis, not about foreskin orifice narrowing.
• Phimosis: Defined as the narrowing of the preputial (foreskin) orifice, matching the description.
• Hydronephrosis: Swelling of the kidney due to urine accumulation, unrelated to foreskin.
• Epispadias: Congenital condition with urethral opening on the upper surface of the penis, not about foreskin orifice narrowing.

Answer:

C. Phimosis