Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Urologic and Male Genital Diseases > Genital Diseases, Male > Penile Diseases Terms and Definitions

Penile Diseases

Medical Definition:
Guide Notes:	inflamm dis = BALANITIS; penile fract: index under PENIS /inj (IM) + RUPTURE (NIM)

Penile Diseases Categories.

	Balanitis - Inflammation of the glans penis.
	Hypospadias - A developmental anomaly in the male in which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis or on the perineum.
	Penile Induration - A disease of unknown etiology in which there are plaques or strands of dense fibrous tissue causing induration of the corpora cavernosa of the penis. The condition produces a painful deformity and is sometimes seen in cases of DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE.
	Phimosis - The inability to retract the foreskin over the glans penis due to tightness of the prepuce.
	Priapism - Persistent abnormal erection of the penis, usually without sexual desire, and accompanied by pain and tenderness. It is seen in diseases and injuries of the spinal cord, and may be caused by vesical calculus and certain injuries to the penis. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Penile Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com

Wildlife On Video »

Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Gondola Banff »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »