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Meaning of "balanitis" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BALANITIS

From New Latin balanus, from Greek balanos acorn + -itis.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BALANITIS

balanitis  [ˌbæləˈnaɪtɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BALANITIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Balanitis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BALANITIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Balanitis

Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. When the foreskin is also affected, it is termed balanoposthitis. Balanitis on boys still in diapers must be distinguished from the normal redness seen in boys caused by ammoniacal dermatitis.

Definition of balanitis in the English dictionary

The definition of balanitis in the dictionary is inflammation of the glans penis, usually due to infection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BALANITIS


adenitis
ˌædəˈnaɪtɪs
arthritis
ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
colonitis
ˌkɒləˈnaɪtɪs
duodenitis
ˌdjuːəʊdɪˈnaɪtɪs
hepatitis
ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs
laminitis
ˌlæmɪˈnaɪtɪs
lymphadenitis
lɪmˌfædɪˈnaɪtɪs
peritonitis
ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs
phrenitis
frɪˈnaɪtɪs
retinitis
ˌrɛtɪˈnaɪtɪs
rhinitis
raɪˈnaɪtɪs
samnitis
sæmˈnaɪtɪs
splenitis
splɪˈnaɪtɪs
tendinitis
ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs
tendonitis
ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs
tendovaginitis
ˌtɛndəʊˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs
tenovaginitis
ˌtɛnəʊˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs
tympanitis
ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtɪs
vaginitis
ˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs
vulvovaginitis
ˌvʌlvəʊˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BALANITIS

balance bridge
balance of nature
balance of payments
balance of payments deficit
balance of power
balance of terror
balance of trade
balance pipe
balance shaft
balance sheet
balance transfer
balance weight
balance wheel
balanceable
balanced
balancer
Balanchine
balancing
balancing act
balas

WORDS THAT END LIKE BALANITIS

allergic rhinitis
atrophic rhinitis
bronchitis
colitis
dermatitis
encephalitis
Enronitis
epididymitis
gastritis
meningitis
non-B hepatitis
osteoarthritis
osteomyelitis
otitis
pancreatitis
pneumonitis
proctitis
rheumatoid arthritis
sinusitis
tonsilitis

Synonyms and antonyms of balanitis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «balanitis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BALANITIS

Find out the translation of balanitis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of balanitis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «balanitis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

龟头炎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

balanitis
570 millions of speakers

English

balanitis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैलेनाइटिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التهاب الحشفة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баланит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

balanitis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

balanitis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

balanite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Balanitis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

balanitis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

亀頭炎
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

귀두염
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Balanitis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

balanitis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மொட்டுத் தோலழற்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅलेनटायटीस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

balanit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

balanite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żołędzi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

баланит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

balanita
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

balanitis
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

balanitis
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

balanitis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

balanitis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of balanitis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALANITIS»

The term «balanitis» is normally little used and occupies the 110.288 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BALANITIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «balanitis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «balanitis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about balanitis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALANITIS»

Discover the use of balanitis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to balanitis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Urologic Surgical Pathology
Table 15-2 Balanoposthitis: inflammation of glans penis and prepuce Balanoposthitis NOS Candidal balanitis Plasma cell balanitis (Zoon's balanitis) Balanitis xerotica obliterans (lichen sclerosus et atrophicus) Papulosquamous diseases ...
David G. Bostwick, Liang Cheng, 2008
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Dermatology
Other predisposing factors include: q Phimosis, reduced hygiene • Any other type of balanitis • Urethral discharge • Underlying disorders such as diabetes mellitus, leukemia, HIV infection and other forms of immune deficiency • Topical ...
Otto Braun-Falco, 2000
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Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: An ...
orchitis. and. balanitis. Vaginitis and vulvo-vaginitis Tropical and rare sexually transmitted diseases Tropical ... Balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans, corona or shaft of the penis. It is usually caused by Candida albicans infection ...
W. John Spicer, 2008
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European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments
D. Freedman Definition and epidemiology q Balanitis: inflammation of the glans penis. q Balanoposthitis: inflammation of the foreskin and surface of the underlying glans penis. Frequently occurs with a tight or not easily retracted foreskin or ...
Andreas D. Katsambas, Torello M. Lotti, 2003
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Rubin's Pathology: Clinicopathologic Foundations of Medicine
In uncircumcised men, balanitis usually extends from the glans to the foreskin and is called balanoposthitis. Most often it is caused by bacteria, but in immunosuppressed persons and in diabetics it may also be caused by fungi. Balanitis is ...
Raphael Rubin, David S. Strayer, Emanuel Rubin, 2011
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The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2014
DESCRIPTION r Balanitis: – An inflammation of the glans penis – Posthitis is an inflammation of the foreskin. – Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) is lichen sclerosis of the glans penis (uncommon). r Phimosis and paraphimosis: – Phimosis: ...
Frank J. Domino, Robert A. Baldor, Jeremy Golding, 2013
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Circumcision and Human Rights
Hinchliffe SA, Ciftci AO, Khine MM, Rickwood AMK, Ashwood J, McGill F, Clapham EM, van Velzen D. Composition of the inflammatory infiltrate in pediatric penile lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (balanitis xerotica obliterans): a prospective,  ...
George C. Denniston, Frederick Mansfield Hodges, Marilyn Fayre Milos, 2008
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Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies
Balanitis (balanoposthitis, inflammation of the glans penis and occasionally the foreskin [prepuce]) occurs in both men and boys. Balanitis has many causes including poor hygiene, friction, infection, malignancy, and numerous dermatoses and ...
Mark G. Lebwohl, Warren R. Heymann, John Berth-Jones, 2013
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Topical Applications and the Mucosa
Plasma Cell Balanitis Zoon's balanitis, a chronic inflammatory, pathoge- netically unexplained process involving the glans penis and the prepuce, is usually treated with different topical therapies with variable success. Pimecrolimus In 2008 ...
Christian Surber, Peter Elsner, Miranda A. Farage, 2011
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Genitourinary Pain and Inflammation:: Diagnosis and Management
Penile squamous cell carcinoma arising from balanitis xerotica obliterans. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1993 Sep;29(3):469–73. 29 Das S, Tunuguntla HS. Balanitis xerotica obliterans–a review. World J Urol. 2000 Dec;18(6):382–7. 30 Hrebinko RL.
Jeannette M. Potts, 2008

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALANITIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term balanitis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Just What Is Smegma And Why Does It Make Us Cringe?
In severe cases, it can cause balanitis, or inflammation of the glans, by irritating the penis. Which, ow. This again tends to happen among the ... «Medical Daily, May 15»
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Infection of foreskin can be painful
When balanitis occurs, the symptoms usually develop over about three to seven days and usually consist of pain, itch, red lesions on the head ... «NG News, Jul 14»
3
What is balanitis? What causes balanitis?
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (the rounded head) of the penis. Posthitis is inflammation of the foreskin. The foreskin is the loose skin ... «Medical News Today, Apr 10»

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