{"id":83689,"date":"2021-02-17T06:57:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T06:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=83689"},"modified":"2021-11-22T08:47:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T08:47:59","slug":"balanoposthitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/balanoposthitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Balanoposthitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inflammation of the foreskin and the end of the penis.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis and of the foreskin, often the result of bacterial or fungal (frequently venereal) infection; it is characterized by soreness and discharge.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Inflammation of the foreskin and the surface of the underlying glans penis. It usually occurs as a consequence of phimosis and represents a more extensive local reaction than simple &#8216;balanitis. 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