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hypospadias

Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪpəʊˈspeɪdɪəs/

Definition of hypospadias

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a congenital condition in males in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek hupospadias 'person having hypospadias', apparently from hypo- + span 'to draw'

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