Hypospadias (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Hypospadias is a birth defect in males that affects the development of the urinary and reproductive systems.
- The newborn boy was diagnosed with hypospadias shortly after birth and would require surgery to correct the condition.
- Hypospadias can cause issues with urination and may also affect fertility later in life if not treated.
- In some cases of hypospadias, the opening of the urethra can be quite far down the shaft of the penis.
- Surgery to correct hypospadias typically occurs within the first year of a child's life and is usually successful in correcting the abnormality.