epispadias en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛp.ɪˈspeɪ.di.əs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐπισπαδίας (epispadías), from ἐπι- (epi-, “upon, epi-”) + σπάω (spáō, “to draw”) + -ίᾱς (-íās, nominal suffix), related to σπάδων (spádōn, “eunuch”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A deformity in which the urethra opens upon the top of the penis, instead of at its extremity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epispadiases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (2)
fi epispadia (deformity) · el επισπαδίας (deformity)