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hypospadias

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈspeɪ.di.əs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈspeɪ.di.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние у мужчин, характеризующееся аномальным расположением отверстия уретры на нижней стороне полового члена.

A medical condition in males characterized by an abnormal opening of the urethra on the underside of the penis.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    A congenital condition in males where the opening of the urethra is located on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip.

    ruВрождённое состояние

    • The surgeon successfully corrected the hypospadias in the infant.
    • Hypospadias occurs in about 1 in 200 newborn boys.
    • Early diagnosis of hypospadias is important for planning treatment.
    • The patient's hypospadias was mild and did not require surgery.
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