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means reproductive organs
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genitalia
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is the external region of the area covering the pelvic floor. In the male its between the thighs that extends from the scrotum the anus
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perineum
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encloses, protects and supports the testicles. It is suspended from the pubic arch behind the penis and lies between the thighs
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scrotum
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are two small egg-shaped glands that produce the sperm, or spermatoza
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testicles
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sperm are formed within the __________ located with each testicle
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seminiferous tubules
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is a whitish fluid containing the sperm and various secretions that is ejaculated from the penis upon sexual climax, or orgasm
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semen aka ejaculate
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is a coiled tube at the upper part of each testicle
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epididymis
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is the male sex organ that transports the sperm into the female vagina
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penis
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there are two adjectives relating to the penis and both mean penis
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penile and phallic
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is a bulbous, sensitive region located at the tip of the penis
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glans penis
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covers and protects the glans penis. it is often removed via circumcision soon after birth
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prepuce aka foreskin
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is the long, narrow continuation of each epididymis that leads upward to the ejaculatory duct in the prostate gland
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vas deferens
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are glands located at the base of the urinary bladder
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seminal vesicles
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is one of the two final portions of the semina vesicles
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ejaculatory duct
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lies under the bladder and surrounds the upper end of the urethra in the region where the vas deferens enters the urethra
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prostate gland
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are located on either side of the urethra just below the prostrate gland; their ducts open into te urethra
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bulbourethral glands aka cowpers glands
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passes through the penis to the outside of the body. In the male it serves as both the reproductive and urinary systems
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urethra
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are the males gametes
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sperm
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is a reproductive cell
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gamete
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aka ____ sperm are formed in the seminiferous tubules of the testicles
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spermatozoa
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From the epididymis, the sperm travel upward into the body and enter the vas deferens. There the seminal vesicles and prostate gland add their secretions to form _____
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semen
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males
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urologist
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means urine
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ur
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is an inflammation of the glans penis and the foreskin often associated with phimosis
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balanitis
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means glans penis
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balan
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is a narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted (pulled back) to expose the glans penis. may be present at birth
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phimosis
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is the inability of the male to achieve or maintain a penile erection
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impotence aka erectile dysfunction
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is a condition in which the male reaches climax too soon, usually before, or shortly after penetration
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premature ejaculation
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is the congenital absence of one or both testicles
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anorchism
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means testicle
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orch
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is a developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum
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cryptochidism aka undescended testis
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means hidden
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crypt/o
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is inflammation of the epididymis
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epididymitis aka epididymo-orchitis
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means epididymis
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epididym
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is a fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles
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hydrocele
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means relating to water
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hydr/o
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means a hernia or swelling
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cele
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usually develops in the sperm-producing structures of the testis an is curable when discovered at an early stage
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testicular cancer or cancer of the testis
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is inflammation of one or both testicles
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testitis
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is a sharp pain in the scrotum brought on by twisitng of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading into the testicle
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torsion of the testis
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is a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum
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varicocele
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means varicose veins
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varic/o
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are abnormally swollen veins
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varicose veins
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is a oainful erection, lasting for hours or more, that is not accompanied by sexual excitement
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priapism
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is the absence of sperm in the semen
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aoospermia
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means life
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zoo
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means sperm
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sperm
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is an abnormally low number of sperm in the semen
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low sperm count aka oligospermia
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means few
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olig/o
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is an abnormal enlargement of the prostrate gland often found in men over 50
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benign prostatic hypertrophy aka prostatomegaly or an enlarged prostate
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is the general increase in bulk of a body part or organ that is not due to tumor formation
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hypertrophy
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is one of the most common cancers in men
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prostate cancer
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is an inflammation of the prostate gland
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prostatitis
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means prostate gland
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prostat
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is used to screen for prostate cancer. commonly referred to as the P-S-A test
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prostate-specefic antigen
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is performed in men to screen for prostate enlargement and indications of prostate cancer
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digital rectal examination
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is the testing of freshly ejaculated semen to determine the volume plus the number, shape, size, and motility of the sperm
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sperm analysis aka sperm count
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is an important self help step in early detection of testicular cancer, which may be indicated by lumps, swelling or changes in the skin of the scrotum
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testicular self-examination
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is the surgical removal of the foreskin ofthe penis and is usually performed a few days after birth
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circumcision
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is the surgical removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele
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varicocelectomy
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means varicose vein
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varic/o
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is any procedure rendering an individual incapable of reproduction
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sterilization
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is the surgical removal or destruction of both testicles
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castration aka bilateral orchidectomy
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is the male steriliztion procedure in which a small portion of the vas deferens is surgically removed
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vasectomy
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means vas deferens
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vas
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is a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male
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vasovasostomy aka vasectomy reversal
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means blood vessel
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vas/o
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is the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function
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ablation
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is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland
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prostatectomy
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is performed through the abdomen, is the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and some surrounding tissue
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radical prostatectomy
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is the removal of all or part of the prostate through the urethra
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) aka transurethral prostatectomy
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can affect both males and females. These diseases are transmitted through sexual intercourse or oter genital contact
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sexually transmitted disease (STD's) aka venereal disease
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means relating to, or transmitted by, sexual contact
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venereal
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is caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis, is the most common STD
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chlamydia
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im women, chlamydia may cause _______ which is an inflammation of the cervix
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cervicitis
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in males, chlamydia may cause ______ which is an inflammation of the urethra
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urethritis
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is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection of the vagina tha tmay cause complications during pregnancy and an increased risk of HIV infection
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bacterial vaginosis
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means vagina
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vagin
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are highly contagious. symptons include itching or burning before the appearance of lesions (sores) and there is no cure
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genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 2
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is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is highly contagious, and characterized by painful urination and abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina
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gonorrhea
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is transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids, particular through sexual intercourse with an infected partner
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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are caused by chronic infection by the human papilloma virus, are highly contagious, and increase the risk of cervical cancer
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genital warts
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is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum, is highly contagious and can be fatal if not treated
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syphilis
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is caused by the protozoan parasite trichomonas vaginalis this condition causes a vaginal inflammation in the female and occasionally a urethral inflammation in the male
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trichomonas aka trich
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the female external genitalia are also known as
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vulva or the pudendum
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is a rounded fleshy prominence over the pubic symphysys
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mons pubis
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are the vaginal lips that protect the other external genitalia and the urethral meatus
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labia majora and labia minora
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is the external opening of the urethra
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urethral meatus
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is an organ of sensitive, erectile tissue located anterior to the urethral mratus and the vaginal orifice
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clitoris
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means opening
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orifice
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are two small, rounded glands on either side of the vaginal opening that produce a mucus secretion to lubricate the vagina
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bartholin's glands
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in the female, the ________ is the region between the thighs that extends between the vaginal orifice and the anus
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perineum
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is the dark-pigmented area that surrounds the nipple
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areola
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