Med Term 2 Chapter 07

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erectile dysfunction (ED)

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inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse (formerly called impotence)

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hydrocele

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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 its retraction over the glans penis; it may be congenital or a result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment.

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priapism

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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 occurring in men middle-aged and older

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spermatocele

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scrotal swelling caused by distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells

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testicular cancer

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cancer of the testicle, usually occurring in men 15 to 35 years of age

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testicular torsion

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twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain. Because of the lack of blood flow to the testis, it is often considered a surgical emergency

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varicocele

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enlarged veins of the spermatic cord

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circumcision

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surgical removal of the prepuce; all or part of the foreskin may be removed

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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 vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes; used to treat prostate cancer

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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. TUIP may be used instead of TURP when the prostate is less enlarged

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transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)

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

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transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)

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surgical removal of pieces or 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 urination

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transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)

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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer. Sound waves are sent and received by a transducer probe that is placed in the rectum

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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)

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blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. Elevated results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, urinary or prostatic infection, or excess prostate tissue as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis

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semen analysis

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microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure, and movement of sperm; used to evaluate male infertility and to determine the effectiveness of a vasectomy (also called sperm count and sperm test)

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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; used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer. BPH usually presents as a uniform, nontender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule

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ejaculation

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ejection of semen from the male urethra

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genital herpes

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sexually transmitted disease caused by Herpesvirus hominis type 2 (also called herpes simplex virus

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gonorrhea

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sexually transmitted disease 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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sexually transmitted disease caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cells of the immune system; may also be acquired in utero or transmitted through infected blood via needle sharing. Advanced HIV infection progresses to

AIDS

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human papillomavirus (HPV)

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sexually transmitted disease caused by viral infection; there are more than 40 types of HPV that cause benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals (also called venereal warts)

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infertility

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reduced or absent ability to become pregnant; generally defined after one year of frequent, unprotected coitus; may relate to male or female

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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; STDs affect both males and females, causing damage to reproductive organs and potentially serious health consequences if left untreated (also called venereal disease (VD) and sexually transmitted infection (STI)

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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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sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum; may be acquired in utero, or contracted through direct contact with infected tissue.

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trichomoniasis

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sexually transmitted disease caused by a one-cell organism Trichomonas. It infects the genitourinary tract. Men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostate gland, or epididymitis. Women have vaginal itching, dysuria, and vaginal or urethral discharge

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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 dysfunction

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HIV

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human immunodeficiency virus

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HPV

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human papillomarvirus

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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen

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RP

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radical prostatectomy

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STD

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sexually 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 thermotherapy

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TURP

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transurethral resection of the prostate

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testis or testicle (pl. testes or testicles)

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primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. The testes produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and the hormone testosterone

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sperm (spermatozoon, pl. spermatozoa)

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the microscopic male germ cell, which, when united with the ovum, produces a zygote (fertilized egg) that with subsequent development becomes an embryo

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testosterone

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the principal male sex hormone. Its chief function is to stimulate the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair

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seminiferous tubules

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approximately 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

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epididymis

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coiled, tube atop each of the testes that provided for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm; continuous with the vas deferens

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vas deferens, ductus deferens, or seminal duct

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duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. The spermatic cord encloses each vas deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins.

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seminal vesicles

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two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. The glands produce a thick fluid that forms part of the semen

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prostate gland

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encircles a proximal section of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculation

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scrotum

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sac containing the testes and epididymis, suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis

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penis

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male organ of urination and coitus (sexual intercourse)

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glans penis

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enlarged tip on the end of the penis

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prepuce

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fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)

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semen

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composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions

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genitalia (genitals)

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reproductive organs (male and female) (also called gonads)

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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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artificial insemination

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introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means

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azoospermia

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lack of live sperm in the semen

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chlamydia

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STD caused by bacterium, C. trachomatis; sometimes referred 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 penis worn during coitus to prevent conception and spread of sexually transmitted disease