Which term describes inflammation of the penis?

• A. Balanoplasty
• B. Baroreceptor
• C. Bilateral
• D. Balanitis

Answer: (D)

Understanding medical word parts helps you spot the meaning quickly. The suffix -itis signals inflammation, and balan- refers to the glans penis. Put together, balanitis means inflammation of the glans penis, which is exactly what the question describes. The other terms point to something different: balanoplasty is a surgical repair of the glans, baroreceptors are pressure-sensing nerves, and bilateral means occurring on both sides. So balanitis is the correct term for this condition.