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smegma
This term is a clinical, medical descriptor used to identify a specific biological secretion. Because it refers to a bodily substance associated with intimate anatomy, it is typically used in healthcare settings or educational contexts. In casual conversation, it often carries a negative or stigmatized connotation related to poor hygiene.
As a mass noun referring to a biological substance, it does not have a plural form. It is treated as an uncountable entity, similar to other secretions like mucus or sebum, and is not counted as individual units.
Meanings
Examples
Smegma is a natural buildup of skin cells and oils.
You should gently wash away any smegma to prevent irritation.
The doctor explained that smegma is not an infection.
Poor hygiene can lead to an excessive accumulation of smegma.
The patient presented with inflammation caused by trapped smegma.
The patient presented with inflammation caused by trapped smegma.
Just use warm water to clean the smegma from under the foreskin.