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30 Cards in this Set
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balanorrhagia
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a bursting forth of the glans penis
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orchioplasty
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repair of a testicle
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Peyronie's disease
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disorder that causes induration of the corpora cavernosa in the penis
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oligospermia
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scanty production and expulsion of sperm
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PSA
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prostate specific antigen
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aspermia
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inability to secrete or ejaculate sperm
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resectoscope
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specialized endoscope used to approach the prostate when performing a TURP
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anorchism
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absence of one or both testes
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prostatodynia
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pain in the area of the prostate gland
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vasovasostomy
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restoration of the function of the fas deferens to regain fertility after vasectomy
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seminoma
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testicular cancer tumor
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vasectomy
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removal of a segment of the vas deferens to produce sterility in the male
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variocele
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enlarged, herniated veins near the testicle
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hydrocele
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hernia of fluid in the testis or tubes leading from the testis
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circumcision
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removal of foreskin to expose glans penis
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balanitis
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inflammation of the glans penis
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orchialgia
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pain in the testis
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cyptorchism
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undescended testicle
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impotence
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failure to maintain an erection
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Bx
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Biopsy
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perineal
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relating to the perineum
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DRE
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digital rectal exam
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orchidectomy
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removal of a testicle
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TURP
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transurethral resectin of the prostate
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endorectal sonogram of prostate
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ultrasound scan of prostate made after introduction of transducer into rectum
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glans penis
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bulging structure at the distal end of the penis
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BPH
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begign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia
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digital rectal exam
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insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate rectum and prostate
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epididymectomy
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removal of an epididymis
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prostatitis
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inflammation of the prostate
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