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'''Meatitis''' is inflammation of the urinary meatus. The urinary meatus is the opening of the urethra at the tip of the [[glans penis]].<ref>{{REFweb
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'''Meatitis''' is inflammation of the urinary meatus. The urinary meatus is the opening of the [[urethra]] at the tip of the [[glans penis]].<ref>{{REFweb
 
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Revision as of 16:16, 19 January 2022

Meatitis is inflammation of the urinary meatus. The urinary meatus is the opening of the urethra at the tip of the glans penis.[1]

Meatitis occurs in circumcised male infants because of the loss of the natural protection provided by the foreskin.

References

  1. REFweb (2012). Meatus, The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 19 January 2021.