What is the technical term for when a newborns penis is not yet completey formed and has a small slit?

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What is the technical term for when a newborns penis is not yet completey formed and has a small slit?

The urinary tracts is not yet completetly closed so a circumsision can not be done.

2006-07-02 04:50:52 · 3 answers · asked by LP 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health

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Depends on where the opening is, and how long the opening is.

Double penis (during development, the penis is divided by the urethral groove)
Hypospadias (the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis, rather than at the tip)
Epispadias (the opening of the urethra is on the top or side of the penis, rather than the tip)

2006-07-02 04:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by mrvadeboncoeur 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Sounds like you are describing a hypospadias.

2006-07-02 04:55:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bufford M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

not sure of the spelling but its called Hyperspadia. My son was born with it.

2006-07-02 04:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by DooganJames 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋