A constriction of the prepuce is called:

A) priapism
B) cryptorchidism
C) epispadias
D) phimosis


D
Explanation: A phimosis is a constriction of the prepuce. A priapism is a painful and persistent erection. Cryptorchidism is a failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac before birth. Epispadias is the congenital opening of the urethra on the dorsal surface of the penis.

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