Balanitis

/ˌbæləˈnaɪtɪs/ noun

Medical condition involving inflammation of the glans penis, usually caused by infection, irritation, or poor hygiene.

From Greek 'balanos' (glans) plus '-itis' (inflammation). This medical term entered English from Greek medical vocabulary to precisely name a specific inflammatory condition.

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