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hypospadias

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hypospadias has 1 sense
  1. hypospadias - an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis
    --1 is a kind of
    abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition

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Hypospadias

Description

Hypospadias is a congenital condition where the opening of the urethra is located on the underside of the penis or in other atypical positions along the penile shaft.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 - Medical:

In the medical field, hypospadias refers to a birth defect where the urethra opening is not at the usual anatomical location on the penis. This condition may require surgical intervention.

Sample Sentence: "The doctor diagnosed the newborn with hypospadias and recommended consulting a pediatric urologist."

Sense 2 - Popular:

Outside the medical context, hypospadias may be used popularly to describe anything that is abnormal, unusual, or different from the expected norm.

Sample Sentence: "The avant-garde artist's unconventional painting style can be seen as a hypospadias in the world of traditional art."

Sense 3 - Local:

In certain local communities or regions, hypospadias might refer to a specific tradition, custom, or product unique to that locality.

Sample Sentence: "During the festival, they showcase their local hypospadias, a traditional dance form rooted in their cultural heritage."

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