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Anorchism

Condition of being born without a testicle

Chordee

Congenital defect resulting in a downward curvature of the penis due to a fibrous band of tissues along the corpus spongiosum

Epispadias or Hyperspadias

Urethral opening on the dorsum (top) of the penis rather than on the tip

Hypospadias

Urethral opening on the ventral surface (underside) of the penis instead of on the tip

Phimosis

Congenital condition of tightening of the prepuce around the glands penis so that the foreskin cannot be retracted

Aspermia

Condition in which no spermatozoa are present, nor any semen formed or ejaculated

Azoospermia

Condition of no living sperm in the semen

Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH

Abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra, leading to difficulty with urination

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis, usually as a result of an ascending infection through the genitourinary tract



GU

Genitourinary

Erectile Dysfunction ED

Inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection for sexual intercourse

Impotence
Inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection for sexual intercourse

Gynecomastia

Enlargement of either unilateral or bilateral breast tissue in the male

Hydrocele

Accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis testis

Oligospermia

Condition of temporary or permanent defiance of sperm in the seminal fluid

Orchitis

Inflammation of one or both of the testicles

Priapism

An abnormally prolonged erection

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland

Testicular Torsion

Twisting of a testicle on its spermatic cord

Varicocele

abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord

Vesiculitis

Inflammation of a seminal vesicle

Gonorrhea

Ideas caused by gram-negative diplococcus bacterium which manifests itself as inflammation of the urethra, prostate, rectum, or pharynx

Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Simplex Virus-2 HSV-2

Form of the herpesvirus transmitted through sexual contact, causing recurring painful vesicular eruptions


Human Papillomavirus HPV

Virus that causes common warts of the hands and feet and lesions of the mucous membrane of the oral, anal and genital cavities

Condyloma

genital warts

Nongonococcal Urethritis NGU

Inflammation of the urethra caused by chlamydia, trachomatis, mycoplasma genitalium, or ureaplasma urealyticum

Syphilis

Multistage STI caused by the spirochete Treponema palladium bacterium

Leydig and Sertoli cell tumors

Testicular tumors arise from the stromal tissue of the testes that produce hormones

Teraoma

Dermoid cyst, has teeth, egg that did not completely develop



Adenocarcinoma of the prostate

prostate cancer is diagnosed in one of every six men

Seminoma

This malignancy is one type of germ cell tumor (GCT) that develops from the cells that form sperm

nonseminoa

Nonseminoma is the second type of GCT accounts for majority of testicular cancer cases and occurs in younger men go ages 15-35

Digital Rectal Examination DRE

insertion of a gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate

Epididmovesiculography

Imagining of the epididymis and seminal vesicle using a contrast medium

Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption test FTA-ABS

definitive test for diagnosing syphilis

Gram Stain

Laboratory method of staining microorganisms as means of identifying gonorrhea

Plethysmography Penile

Measurement of changes in volume of the penis

Prostate Specific Antigen PSA

Blood tests for prostatic hypertrophy. Very high levels may indicate prostate cancer

Sonography Transrectal

Us of high frequency sound waves to examine the prostate for abnormalities

Sperm analysis

Count and analysis of the number and health of the spermatozoa as a test for male fertility

Sperm count

Count and analysis of the number and health of the spermatozoa as a test for male fertility

Testicular Self Examination TSE

examination of the testicles by the patient

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test VDRL

Test used to screen for syphilis

Ablation

Removal of tissue by surgery, chemical destruction, cryoprobe, electrocautery or radio frequency energy

Castration

removal of both gonads in the male or female

Circumcision

Surgical procedure in which the prepuce of the penis or that of the clitoris of the female is excised

Hydrocelectomy

Removal of a hydrocele

Orchidectomy

Removal of one or both testicles

Orchiopexy

Surgical procedure to mobilize an undescended testicle, attaching it to the scrotum

Prostatectomy

Removal of the prostate gland

Radical Prostatectomy

The seminal vesicles and area of vas ampullae of the vas ampullae of the vas deferens are also removed

Transurethral resection of the prostate TUR or TURP

Removal of the prostate in sections through a urethral approach

Transurethral resection of the prostate TUR or TURP

Removal of the prostate in sections through a urethral approach

Transurethral incision of the prostate TUIP

Form of prostate surgery involving tiny incisions of the prostate. The prostate is not removed.

Transurethral resection of the prostate TUR or TURP

Removal of the prostate in sections through a urethral approach

Transurethral incision of the prostate TUIP

Form of prostate surgery involving tiny incisions of the prostate. The prostate is not removed.

Sterilization

Process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive a child while returning gonads

Sterilization

Process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive a child while retaining gonads

Vasectomy

Incision, ligation and cauterize took of both of the vas deferens for the purpose of male sterilization

Vasectomy

Incision, ligation and cauterize took of both of the vas deferens for the purpose of male sterilization

Vasovasostomy

Anastomosis of the ends of the vas deferens as a means of reconnecting them to reverse the sterilization procedure

Alpha-Adrenergic Inhibitors

Block alpha-1 adrenergic receptors to relax smooth muscle in prostate to improves urinary flow

Alpha-Adrenergic Inhibitors

Block alpha-1 adrenergic receptors to relax smooth muscle in prostate to improves urinary flow

Androgen Antagonists

Block receptors or inhibit synthesis of androgen hormones

Antibiotics

Treat bacterial infection

Antibiotics

Treat bacterial infection

Anti-Impotence agents

Used to alleviate ED

Antibiotics

Treat bacterial infection

Anti-Impotence agents

Used to alleviate ED

Antivirals

Treat viral infections