Definition

Noun (Anatomy): The retractable fold of skin that covers and protects the glans (head) of the penis. This is the standard anatomical and medical term.

Usage

This is a specific anatomical term used in medical, biological, and formal contexts. - Sau khi sinh, một số bé trai có thể cần thủ thuật cắt da bọc qui đầu nếu nó quá chật. (After birth, some boys may need a procedure to cut the foreskin if it is too tight.) - Viêm nhiễm có thể xảy ra ở vùng da bọc qui đầu nếu vệ sinh không đúng cách. (Infection can occur in the foreskin area if hygiene is improper.)

Advanced Usage

• Hẹp da bọc qui đầu (Phimosis): A medical condition where the foreskin is too tight and cannot be retracted over the glans.
• Nghẹt da bọc qui đầu (Paraphimosis): A medical emergency where a retracted foreskin cannot be returned to its original position, constricting the glans.

Variants and Related Words

• Bao quy đầu: This is a common alternative spelling and pronunciation for da bọc qui đầu. They are synonymous.
• Qui đầu / Quy đầu (Glans penis): The sensitive head of the penis, which is covered by the foreskin.
• Dương vật (Penis): The male organ, of which the foreskin is a part.

Synonyms

• Prepucium (Medical Latin/English term): The direct Latin-derived synonym used in international medical terminology.
• Foreskin (English): The standard English translation.

Notes

• This term is neutral and clinical. In very informal or colloquial speech, various slang terms exist, but da bọc qui đầu or bao quy đầu are the correct terms for clear communication, especially in healthcare settings.
• The spelling "bao quy đầu" is more common in modern usage, but "da bọc qui đầu" remains perfectly correct and understandable, literally meaning "the skin covering the glans."

noun

1. (anat) Foreskin