Meaning
foreskin, prepuce
- the fold of skin covering the end of the penis
In a sentence
La circoncisione consiste nella rimozione chirurgica del prepuzio.
Circumcision consists of the surgical removal of the foreskin.
Un'infiammazione al prepuzio richiede spesso una visita specialistica.
An inflammation of the foreskin often requires a specialist examination.
Il medico spiegò la corretta igiene del prepuzio nei neonati.
The doctor explained the proper hygiene of the foreskin in newborns.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prepuzio | masculine · singular |
| prepuzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Standard anatomical and medical term with neutral register.