hypospadias
/ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪdiəs/
noun
- A birth defect in males where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip.
- Parents were relieved to learn that hypospadias is a common condition with a high success rate for treatment.
- Babies born with hypospadias often need a simple operation to reposition the urethral opening.
- The doctor explained that hypospadias can be corrected with surgery in early childhood.