Foreskin

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Foreskin

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

FOR-skin  /ˈfɔːskɪn/

Definition

The retractable fold of skin covering the head of the penis; the prepuce.

Plain meaning

The foreskin is the fold of skin at the tip of the penis that covers the glans. Its medical term is the prepuce.

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Medical and anatomical. Direct and neutral in clinical contexts. Standard in medical education and health communication.