koro

[ kawr-oh, kohr-oh ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. a culture-specific syndrome, occurring chiefly in China and southeastern Asia, characterized by anxiety and the fear of retraction of the penis or breasts and labia into the body.

koro

/ ˈkɒrɒ /

noun

1. 1. an elderly Māori man
   2. a title of respect for an elderly Māori man

Word History and Origins

Origin of koro¹

< dialectal Malay (Kedah) kɔrɔ land turtle (standard Malay kura-kura

Word History and Origins

Origin of koro¹

Māori

Example Sentences

It is a claim that has been linked to Koro syndrome, a mental illness otherwise known as missing or genital retraction hysteria.

From BBC

The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the Olukoro of Koro - on Thursday night.

From BBC

Condemning the killing of the Olukoro of Koro in Kwara state, as "reckless, shocking, and abominable", Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq vowed that the authorities would catch those responsible.

From BBC

In Texas, Koro said he considered parking near a rail line and taking the train, but decided that would have created headaches of its own.

From Washington Post

Patrick Koro, 27, planned to leave an extra 90 minutes to find a parking spot when he flew from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego this week.

From Washington Post