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Testes
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Oval shaped organ contained in the scrotum, producing sperm cells and testosterone.
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Prepuce
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(foreskin) fold of skin covering the glands penis in uncircumcised males.
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Scrotum
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structure of skin forming a sac where testes are suspended
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Seminiferous Tubules
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coiled tubes within testes- originating place of sperm
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Prostate Gland
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encircles upper end of the urethra - secretes fluid that aids in movement of sperm and ejaculation. BPH (benign overgrowth of prostate gland tissue).
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Cryptochidism
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state of hidden testes- undescended testicle
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Hydrocele
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Scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid along the tubes in the testes.
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Phimosis
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narrowing or constriction of the opening of the foreskin.
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Vasectomy
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(male sterilization) excision of portion of vas or ductus deferens.
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Syphilis
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STD causing lesions that can affect any organ or tissue. It is composed of 3 stages depending on length of infection. Stage 3 no longer contagious but has moved to nervous system and brain. Not treatable @ this stage and results in death.
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Cryptochidism
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state of hidden testes- undescended testicle
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Hydrocele
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Scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid along the tubes in the testes.
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Phimosis
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narrowing or constriction of the opening of the foreskin.
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Vasectomy
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(male sterilization) excision of portion of vas or ductus deferens.
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Syphilis
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STD causing lesions that can affect any organ or tissue. It is composed of 3 stages depending on length of infection. Stage 3 no longer contagious but has moved to nervous system and brain. Not treatable @ this stage and results in death.
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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 penis.
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Orchiectomy
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(castration) excision (surgical removal) of one or both testicles. Can be done suprapubic or perineal.
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Ovum
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(plural: ova) the female egg
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Fallopian tube
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pair of tubes attached to the uterus- provide a passageway for the ovum. *It is also the site for conception or fertilization.
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Areola
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pigmented area around the nipple.
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Perineum
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pelvic floor/male or female
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Fundus
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rounded upper portion of the uterus.
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Pregnancy
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(gestation) development of a new individual from conception to birth.
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Priapism
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abnormal state of prolonged erection. Can be side effect of erectile disfunction meds.
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Orchi/o
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testes
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Omphal/o
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Umbilicus, navel
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Gravid/o
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Pregnant
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Lact/o
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milk
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Cephal/o
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head
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Pseud/o
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False
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Prim/o
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First
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Balan/o
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Glands penis
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Par/o
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bear, give birth, labor, childbirth
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Oophor/o
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Ovary
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Mast/o
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breast
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Arche/o
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first & beginning
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Metr/o
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Uterus
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Salping/o
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Fallopian tube
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Uterus
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pear sized & shaped muscular organ. Functions: menstruation, pregnancy and labor.
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Peri
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surrounding, outer
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Amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual discharge.
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Menorrhagia
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Rapid flow of blood from uterus at menstrual cycle
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Vesicovaginal Fistula
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Opening between bladder & vagina.
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Endometriosis
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abnormal condition in which endometrial tissue occurs in various areas in the pelvic cavity.
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Fibroid Tumor
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Benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle.
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Oophorectomy
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excision of an ovary
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful menstruation
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Gestation
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(pregnancy) development of a new individual from conception to birth. Period- 40 weeks.
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Amniotic sac
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Fluid filled membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery.
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Ovulation
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expulsion of an ovum from the ovary.
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Fetus
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unborn offspring from the 2nd month of pregnancy until birth.
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Ante
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before
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Nulli
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none
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-rrhexis
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rupture
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post
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after
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Chorioamnionitis
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inflammation of the chorion and amnion (make the amniotic sac).
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Abrupto Placentae
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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
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Placenta previa
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abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall.
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Omphalocele
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Herniation of umbilicus
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Pyloric Stenosis
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narrowing pertaining to pyloric sphincter
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Episiotomy
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Incision into the perineum, done during delivery to prevent tearing.
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
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condition characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes-occurs due to blood incompatibility between mom and baby (Mom rH- and Baby rH+).
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Oligohydramnious
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Scanty amniotic fluid - less than 500 ml
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Ectopic pregnancy
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pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.
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