Chapter 7 Male Reproductive System Words

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anorchism

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state of absence of testis (unilateral or bilateral)

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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balanorrhea

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discharge from the glans penis

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland (nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland)

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cryptorchidism

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state of hidden testes

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epididymitis

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inflammation of an epididymis

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orchitis, orchiditis, or testitis

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inflammation of the testis or testicle

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prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland

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prostatocystitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder

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prostatolith

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stone(s) in the prostate gland

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prostatorrhea

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discharge from the prostate gland

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prostatovesiculitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicle

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erectile dysfunction (ED)

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the inability of the male to atain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse

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hyrocele

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scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid

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phimosis

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a tightness of the prepuce that prevents ints retraction over the glans penis

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priaprism

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persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

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prostate cancer

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cancer of the prostate gland, usually occuring in men middle aged and older

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spermatocele

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scroal swelling caused by distention of the epididyis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid

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testicular cancer

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cancer of testicle (men 15-35 yrs of age)

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testicular torsion

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twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis

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varicocele

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enlarged veins of the spermatic cord

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balanoplasty

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surgical repair of the glans penis

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Epididymectomy

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excision of the epididymis

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orchidectomy, orchiectomy

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excision testis

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orchidopexy, orchiopexy

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surgical fixation of the testicle

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Orchidotomy, orchiotomy

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incision into a testis

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orchioplasty

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surgical repair of the testis

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prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate gland

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prostatocystotomy

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incision into the prostate gland and bladder

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prostatolithotomy

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incision into the prostate gland to remove stone (s)

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prostatovesiclectomy

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excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles

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Vasectomy

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Excision of a duct

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vasovasostomy

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creation of an artificial opening between ducts

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vesiculectomy

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excision of the seminal vesicle

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circumcision

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surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin)

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hydrocelectomy

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surgical removal of a hydrocele

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radical prostatectomy (RP)

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excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicle, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes

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suprapubic prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate gland through an abdominal incision made from the pubic and through an incision in the bladder and prostate capsule, used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia

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transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)

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surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland. No prostate tissue is removed

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Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMP)

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treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwaves

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Transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

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surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra. The capsule is left intact; usually performed when the enlarged prostate gland interferes with urinations

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semen analysis

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microscopic observation of ejaculated seman, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm

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digital rectal examination (DRE)

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physical examination in which the health care provider inserts a finger into the rectum and palpates the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall

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andropathy

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disease of male

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aspermia

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condition of without sperm

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oligospermia

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condition of scanty sperm

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spermatolysis

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dissolution of sperm

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by HIV infection

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artifical insemination

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introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means

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azoosermia

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lack of live sperm in the semen

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chlamydia

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STD, caused by the bacterium C. trachomatis; sometimes refered to as silent STD

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coitus

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sexual intercourse between male and female

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condom

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cover for the penis worn during coitus to prevent conception and spread of STD

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ejaculation

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ejection of semen from the male uretra

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genital herpes

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STD caused by Herpesvirus hominis type 2

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gonorrhea

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STD caused by a bacterial organism that inflames the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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STD caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cells of the immune system

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human papillomavirus (HPV)

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STD caused by a viral infection; more than 40 types that cause benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals

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infertility

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reduced or absent ability to become pregnant

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orgasm

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climax of sexual stimulation

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puberty

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period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually begins

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sexually transmitted disease (STD)

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infection spread through sexual contact

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sterilization

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surgical procedure that renders an individual unable to produce offspring

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syphilis

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STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum; may be aquired in utero

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trichomoniasis

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STD caused by a one-cell organism Trichomonas.

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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ED

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erectile dysfuction

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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HPV

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human papillomavirus

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RP

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radical prostatectomy

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STD

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sexual transmitted disease

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TRUS

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transrectal ultrasound

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TUIP

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transurethral incision of the prostate

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TUMT

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transurethral microwave theroptherapy

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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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PSA

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Prostate-specific antigen