Glossary list with short definitions

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Intactivism
The movement to protect children (whether male, female or intersexed) from having healthy parts of their genitals cut off.
Intactivist
A supporter of the Intactivism movement.
J-Tape
An alterntive to T-tape developed by Johnny. See this link for more details
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Keratinization
Keratinization is a specific term implying the formation of keratin.
Knob
Slang for Glans Penis
KOT - Keep On Tugging
Generally used as a simple expression of encouragement or to express determination to other restorers. Similar to "Git-R-Done!"
Kynodesme
A thong worn by athletes in the classical Greek gymnasium around the acroposthion to ensure that the glans remained concealed. (Its exposure would have been offensive.) If their circumcision was not too radical (pariah), Jews could use the kynodesme to conceal it.
Langerhans Cells
A specialized epithelial cell that are believed to be a component of the immune system in the penis. Circumcision removes all of these cells.
Loose cut
A loose cut is a circumcision in which the shaft is is not tight when the penis is erect. A loose cut is contrasted with a tight cut where the shaft skin is tight or taut when erect.
Low cut
A circumcision is called "low" when more mucosa tissue and less shaft skin is removed.
Lysozyme
Lysozyme protects us from the ever-present danger of bacterial infection. It is a small enzyme that attacks the protective cell walls of bacteria. It protects many places that are rich in potential food for bacterial growth. Our tears and mucus contain lysozyme to resist infection of our exposed surfaces.
MC - Male Circumcision
Male Circumcision is the term most commonly used by proponents of Male Genital Mutilation.
Meatal
Of the meatus.
Meatal Lips
The tiny swellings on either side of the meatus. These small, tender protrusions are commonly missing in three-quarters of circumcised men due to abrasion, which can lead to meatal stenosis.
Meatal Stenosis
Narrowing of the meatus, a common complication of circumcision.
Meatal Ulcer
Ulcer at the meatus, a common complication of circumcision.
Meatitis
Inflammation of the meatus, one of the possible consequences of circumcision.
Meatotomy
Operation to correct meatal stenosis by enlarging the opening of the meatus.
Meatus
The opening of the urethra at the tip of the penis where urine and semen exit the body.

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