Male Reproductive System

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spermatozoon

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male sex cell, full name

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flagellum

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hair like process in tail of sperm

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fraternal twins

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twins resulting from fertilization of 2 separate ovi, with 2 separate placentas

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Identical twins

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twins resulting from the split of one fertilized ovum into two copies which then develop separately. Share one placenta

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testosterone

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hormone secreted by the male reproductive system, responsible for the production of body hair, deeper voice, development of male gonads and accessory organs.

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testis, testes

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male gonad (s), develop near kidneys before descending during embryonic development into the scrotum

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scrotum

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a sac enclosing the testes on the outside of the body, exposing the testes to a lower temperature necessary for maturation of sperm

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spermatogenesis

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maturation and development of sperm

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perineum (male)

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region between the scrotum and the anus

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seminiferous tubules

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narrow coiled tubules massed in the testis that contain cells which manufacture sperm

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parenchymal tissue

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tissue cells which perform the essential work of an organ

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interstitial cells of the testis

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form non-parenchymal part of testis, and manufacture testosterone

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stroma, stromal tissue

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supportive, connective and framework tissue such as blood vessels, connective tissues and sometimes muscle.

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epididymis

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a large tube, to which the seminiferous tubules carry sperm, at the upper part of the testis, where sperm mature and become mobile and a temporarily stored.

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vas deferens, ductus deferens

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narrow straight tube which leads upward from the epididymis, and merges with ducts from the seminal vesicles.

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ejaculatory duct

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formed by the mergin of the ductus deferens and ducts from the seminal vesicles

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vasectomy, sterilization

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Urologist cuts and ties off each vas deferens by making an incision in the scrotum. (2 names)

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urethra (male)

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combination of ejaculatory and urinary openings

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semen

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a combination of sperm cells and seminal fluid

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prostate gland

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secretes a thick fluid that aids motility of the sperm, lying at the point where the vas deferens enters the urethra

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bulbourethral glands

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glands which lie below the prostate gland, which also secrete fluid into the urethra

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glans penis

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soft sensitive region at the tip of the penis

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prepuce, foreskin

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covers the glans penis

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Path of sperm

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Seminiferous tubules, epididymis, vas deferens (seminal vesicles), ejaculatory duct, urethra (prostate and bulbourethral glands), penis

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epididymides

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plural of epididimis

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orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

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R. testis, testes (3)

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pen/o

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R. penis

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prostat/o

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R. prostate gland

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semin/i

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R. semen, seed

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orchitis (def and cause)

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inflammation of the testes caused by injury or the mumps virus

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sperm/o, spermat/o

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R. spermatozoa, semen

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terat/o

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R. monster

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varic/o

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R. varicose veins

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varicocele

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a collection of varicose veins above the testis

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vas/o

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R. vessel, duct; vas deferens

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zo/o

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R. animal life

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azoospermia (def and cause)

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lack of sperm in the semen. Causes: testicular dysfunction, chemotherapy, blockage of the epididymis, and vasectomy

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-genesis

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S. formation

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-one

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S. Hormone

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-pexy

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S. fixation, put in place

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-stomy

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S. new opening

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ster/o

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R. steroid

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4 types of naturally generated steroid

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testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, and progesterone

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vasovasostomy

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reversal of vasectomy in which cut ends of the vas deferens are rejoined.

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carcinoma of the testes, testicular cancer

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malignant tumor of the testicles. Can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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tumor markers

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proteins created by tumors, levels of which determine success of treatment

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tumor markers for testicular cancer

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hCG and alphafetoprotein

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5 types of testicular cancer including most common

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seminoma (most common)
embronal carcinoma
teratoma
choriocarcinoma
yolk sac tumor

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seminoma

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a form of testicular cancer arising from embryonic cells in the testes.

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cryptorchidism, cryptorchism

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undescended testicles, high risk for sterility and testicular cancer

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orchiopexy

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treatment for cryptorchism

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hydrocele

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sac of clear fluid in the scrotum, congenital, or response to infection or tumors, or idiopathic

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testicular torsion

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twisting of the spermatic cord, cuts of blood supply to the testis, must be surgically corrected within hours to save the testis

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varicocele

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enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle, associated with oligospermia, and azoospermia.

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Ligation of the spermatic vein

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treatment for varicocele, in which affected section of vein is cut out, and ends are tied off. occasionally leads to increased fertility

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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benign growth of cells within the prostate, common in men over 60, results in urinary obstruction

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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, in which a portion of the prostate is removed through the urethra

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resectoscope

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an endoscope with an electric hot loop for removing tissue

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laser TURP, GreenLight PVP

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2 names for prostate resection using Lasers

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carcinoma of the prostate, prostate cancer

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malignant tumor of the prostate gland, common in men over 50

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DRE, PSA test

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2 tests for prostate cancer

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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PSA test

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prostate-specific antigen test, should be 4.0ng/mL or less

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TRUS

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guides the precise placement of biopsy needle for prostate tumor resection

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TRUS

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transrectal ultrasound

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treatments for prostate cancer

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prostatectomy, radiation, hormonal chemotherapy, antiandrogen hormones, leupron, radioactive seeds implanted in the prostate

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leupron

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a hormone which blocks pituitary stimulation of the testes

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androgen

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stimulate growth of prostatic cells

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hypospadias, hypospadia

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Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis. Surgically correctable by elongating urethra using other tissues

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phimosis

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stricture of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis. Can cause difficulty urinating, or build up of secretions leading to infection. Treated by circumcision

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chlamydial infection

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bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract

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gonorrhea

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inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci

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purulent

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pus-filled

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HSV

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Herpes Simplex Virus

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herpes genitalis

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Infection of the skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus - symptoms include reddening of the skin with fluid-filled blisters and ulcers. No cure

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HPV

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human papillomavirus

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human papillomavirus infection

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Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by HPV, can cause genital warts, cervical cancer

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ne rien avoir de prévu

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to have no plans

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ligation

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tying and binding off

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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 dysfunction

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GU

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genitourinary

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HPV

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human papillomavirus

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HSV

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herpes simplex virus

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NSU

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nonspecific urethritis (not due to gonorrhea or chlamydial infection)

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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PIN

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prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (a precursor of prostate cancer)

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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen

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PVP

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photoselective vaporization of the prostate; GreenLight ....

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RPR

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rapid plasma reagin test - a test for syphilis

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STD

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sexually transmitted disease

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STI

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sexually transmitted infection

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TRUS

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transrectal ultrasound exam - test to assess the prostate and guide precise placement of a biopsy needle

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TUIP

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transurethral incision of the prostate; successful in less enlarged prostates and less invasive that TURP

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TUMT

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transurethral microwave thermotherapy

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TUNA

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transurethral needle ablation; radiofrequency energy destroys prostate tissue

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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate