Definition

Noun: 1. An abnormally small penis: A medical term for a congenital condition or physical state characterized by a penis that is significantly smaller than the average size for an individual's age and stage of development.

Usage

The term "microphallus" is a clinical and medical term. It is used in professional healthcare contexts, such as in diagnosis, medical literature, and discussions between doctors and patients or their families. It is not used in everyday casual conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pediatric endocrinologist diagnosed the condition as microphallus.
  • Microphallus can sometimes be associated with certain hormonal deficiencies.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in a differential diagnosis to distinguish it from other conditions or to describe a specific finding in syndromes.
  • The presence of microphallus was one of the key clinical features noted in the patient's evaluation.

Variants and Related Words

• Micropenis (n): A more commonly used synonym in both medical and lay contexts for the same condition.
  • The terms 'micropenis' and 'microphallus' are often used interchangeably.

Synonyms

• Micropenis: A penis that is abnormally small.

Notes on Meaning

• "Microphallus" refers specifically to a physical anatomical state. It does not describe function or imply anything about fertility or sexual function on its own, though associated conditions may affect these.
• The assessment is based on standardized medical measurements compared to established norms.

Noun

1. an abnormally small penis