balanitis

(bal-an-i’tis) (Gr. βάλανος the glans penis + ims inflammation]. Inflammation of the glans penis. It is usually a ociated with phimosis. b. circina’ta, a varicty attributed to the presence of Spiroche'la balaniti‘dis. Ὁ. diabet‘ica, a variety caused by the irritation of the urine in diabetes.