hypospadias

(ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪdɪəs) n (Pathology) pathol a congenital condition in which the opening of the urethra is situated on the underside of the penis instead of at its tip[C19: from Greek hupospadias man with hypospadia, from hypo- + spadias, prob from spadōn eunuch]

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hypospadias - an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penisabnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

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[‚hī·pō′spād·ē·əs] (medicine) Congenital anomaly in which the urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis or in the perineum. Congenital anomaly in which the urethra opens into the vagina.

Hypospadias

a congenital underdevelopment of the urethra consisting in the absence of its lower wall, so that the urethra does not open, as usual, in the glans penis, but instead on the underside of the penis, the scrotum, or the perineum.

Hypospadias is the most commonly found anomaly in the development of the organs of the male urogenital system. It is manifested by impairment of urination and, in adults, of sexual functions. In strongly pronounced hypospadias sexual activity is made difficult and sometimes impossible because of deformation of the penis. In extreme cases of scrotal and perineal hypospadias mistakes in determining sex are common. No treatment is required in minor cases of hypospadias; in all other cases, surgery is necessary.

hypospadias

[hi″po-spa´de-as] a developmental anomaly in which the urethra opens inferior to its normal position, usually in males with the opening on the underside of the penis or on the perineum. In perineal hypospadias the opening on the perineum is accompanied by severe deformity of the penis and testes so that the individual has male pseudohermaphroditism.

Hypospadias with chordee. From Dorland's, 2000.female hypospadias a developmental anomaly in the female in which the urethra opens into the vagina.

hy·po·spa·di·as

(hī'pō-spā'dē-ăs), [MIM*146450] A developmental anomaly characterized by a defect on the ventral surface of the penis so that the urethral meatus is proximal to its normal location; may be associated with chordee; also a similar defect in the female, in which the urethra opens into the vagina. Compare: epispadias. Synonym(s): urogenital sinus anomaly [hypo- + G. spaō, to tear or gouge]

hypospadias

Pediatric urology A congenital defect in the positioning of the urethral meatus on the penis or vagina Types Mild male hypospadias–opening is slightly displaced below the tip of the penis; severe male hypospadias, opening is in the female position at the base of the scrotum; the penis has an open gutter under the penis; the penis may be small. See Epispadia, Micropenis/microphallus.

hy·po·spa·di·as

(hī'pō-spā'dē-ăs) A developmental anomaly characterized by a defect on the ventral surface of the penis so that the urethral meatus (urethral opening) is more proximal than normal; may be associated with chordee; also, a similar defect in the female in which the urethra opens into the vagina.
Compare: epispadias
Synonym(s): urogenital sinus anomaly. [hypo- + G. spaō, to tear or gouge]

hypospadias

A congenital abnormality of the penis in which the urine tube (URETHRA) opens on the underside of the organ, either at the neck of the bulb (glans) or further back. The prevalence of the condition has doubled in the last 30 years. Hypospadias causes inconvenience in urination and possible infertility, but surgical correction is possible. Tissue culture can be used to provide sheets of artificially grown natural material to line the extended portion of the urethra.

Hypospadias

A congenital deformity of the penis where the urinary tract opening is not at the tip of the glans.Mentioned in: Circumcision

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noun an abnormal condition in males in which the urethra opens on the under surface of the penis

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