Epispadiac

/ˌɛpɪˈspeɪdiæk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by epispadia; describing someone or something with this urological condition.

Etymology

From epispadia + -ac (medical adjectival suffix variant of -ic). Used in medical contexts to describe patients with the condition.

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While 'epispadiac' is technically correct medical terminology, modern doctors usually just say 'epispadias' for both the condition and those who have it—language efficiency in medicine!

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