Balanitis (s; from βάλανος balanos `acorn`) is inflammation of the glans penis. When the foreskin is also affected, it is termed balanoposthitis. Balanitis on boys still in diapers must be distinguished from the normal redness seen in boys caused by ammoniacal dermatitis. ==Etiology and epidemiology== Inflammation has many possible causes..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanitis
(from the article `reproductive system disease`) Balanitis, or inflammation of the glans penis, and posthitis, or infection of the foreskin, result from the retention of secretions and bacteria ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/10
(bal″ә-ni´tis) inflammation of the glans penis. balanitis circumscripta plasmacellularis a benign erythroplasia characterized histologically by plasma cell infiltration of the dermis, and clinically by persistent inflammation usually involving the inner surface of the... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Balanitis: Inflammation of the rounded head (the glans) of the penis. Inflammation of the foreskin is called posthitis. In the uncircumcised male, balanitis and posthitis generally occur together as balanoposthitis: inflammation of both the glans and foreskin. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7691
balanitis Inflammation of the rounded head (the glans) of the penis. Inflammation of the foreskin is called posthitis. In the uncircumcised male, balanitis and posthitis generally occur together as balanoposthitis: inflammation of both the glans and foreskin. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/276/