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smegma Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.smeg·ma S0493750 (smĕg′mə)n. A sebaceous secretion, especially the cheesy secretion that collects under the prepuce or around the clitoris. [Latin smēgma, detergent, from Greek, from smēkhein, to wash off.]smegma (ˈsmɛɡmə) n (Physiology) physiol a whitish sebaceous secretion that accumulates beneath the prepuce[C19: via Latin from Greek smēgma detergent, from smekhein to wash]smeg•ma (ˈsmɛg mə) n. a thick, cheeselike, sebaceous secretion that collects beneath the foreskin or around the clitoris. [1810–20; < Latin < Greek smêgma unguent, soap] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | smegma - a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskinsebum - the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin | Translationssmegma Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.smegma[′smeg·mə] (physiology) The sebaceous secretion that accumulates around the glans penis and the clitoris. smegma Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.smegma [smeg´mah] the secretion of sebaceous glands, especially the cheesy secretion, consisting principally of desquamated epithelial cells, found chiefly beneath the prepuce. adj., adj smegmat´ic.smeg·ma (smeg'mă), A foul-smelling, pasty accumulation of desquamated epidermal cells and sebum that collects in moist areas of the genitalia, especially in uncircumcised males. [G. unguent] smegma (smĕg′mə)n. A sebaceous secretion, especially the cheesy secretion that collects under the prepuce or around the clitoris.smegma The cheesy, yellow-white substance, consisting of sloughed keratinocytes, that collects under the prepuce in an uncircumcised penis.smegma Urology A cheesy secretion–yuck! of certain sebaceous glands, expecially under the prepuce and clitoris, which can harbor bacteria, mandating regular cleaning. See Circumcision. smeg·ma (smeg'mă) An oily or pasty material, consisting chiefly of desquamated epidermal cells and sebum, which accumulates around the external genitalia, particularly under the foreskin. [G. unguent]smegma Accumulated, cheesy-white, sebaceous gland secretions occurring under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male with poor standards of personal hygiene. Smegma becomes infected, foul-smelling and irritating and can cause local inflammation. It has been said to be CARCINOGENIC to sexual consorts but this has not been proved. Associated papillomaviruses may be the cause.smegma Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.Words related to smegmanoun a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskinRelated Words |