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Male reproduction

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Test/o OR testocul/o OR orchi/o OR orchid/o(doesn't look or smell like Orchids)   Testis OR Testicles(testes  
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The testes(testicles)are the bilateral male gonads that produce:   1.)Spermatozoa AKA Sperm(male sex cells) 2.)Testosterone AKA androgen (male sex hormone)  
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Testicular   Pertaining to a testicle(testis)  
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Orchitis   Inflammation of the testicle(testis)  
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Orchiotomy OR orchidotomy   Surgical incision of a testicle(testis)  
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Orchiectomy OR Orchidectomy   Surgical removal of a testicle(testis)  
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Bilateral Orchiectomy   Surgical removal of both testes  
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The layperson would call a bilateral Orchiectomy   Castration  
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Orchiplasty   Surgical repair of a testicle(testis)  
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Orchidopexy OR Orchiopexy   Surgical fixation of a testicle(testis)  
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Anorchism   A condition of no testicle(testis)  
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Cryptorchidism   Condition of an undescended(hidden)testicle  
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Sperm/i OR spermat/o   Spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Spermatic   Pertaining to spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Oligospermia   A condition of scanty(deficient)spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Aspermia   A condition of no spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Spermicide   The killing of spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Spermatogenesis   The creation of spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Spermatolysis   The destruction of spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Epididym/o   Epididymis OR epididymes  
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The epididymes are structure that   Srore the spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Epididymitis   Inflammation of an epididymis  
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Orchioepididymitis   Imflammation of a testis AND epididymis  
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Epididymectomy   Surgical removal of an epididymis  
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Vas/o   Vessel  
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In the male reproductive system vas/o refers to a   Vas deferens OR ductus deferens OR seminal duct  
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The Vasa deferentia,ductus deferentes,or seminal ducts are vessels that   Carry spermatozoa(sperm)from the epididymes to the urethra  
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Vasectomy   Surgical removal of a vas deferens  
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A bilateral vasectomy will cause   Sterillty  
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Sterillty means   The inability to produce offspring  
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Another medical term for sterility is   Infertility(infertile)  
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Vasovasostomy   A new opening of a vas deferens to restore fertility after a vasectomy  
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Urethr/o   Urethra  
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The urethra in males is the   vessel that carries urine,spermatozoa(sperm)AND semen to the outside world  
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Semen is the   Liquid that mixes with the spermatozoa(sperm)  
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Transurethral   Pertaining to through the urethra  
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Prostat/o   Prostate(not prostrate)  
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The prostate gland creates   Semen  
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Prostatitis   Inflammation of the prostate  
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Prostatocystitis   Inflammation of the prostate AND urinary bladder  
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Prostatolith   Stone(s)in the prostate  
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Prostatorrhea   Flow(discharge)from the prostate  
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Prostatectomy   excision of the prostate  
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Suprapubic prostatectomy   Excision of the prostate just above the pubes  
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Prostatolithotomy   Surgical incision of the prostate to remove a stone  
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Prostatolithectomy   Surgical removal of a stone in the prostate  
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Prostatocystotomy   Surgical incision of the prostate and urinary blabber  
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Benign Prostate Hypertrophy OR Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH)   A non-malignant excessive growth OR development of the prostate  
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Digital Rectal Exam(DRE)   Digital palpation(feeling)of the rectum  
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A Digital Rectal Exam(DRE)can detect   Behign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH)  
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TransUrethral Incision of the Prostate(TUIP)   Pertaining to through the urethra to make an incision of the prostate  
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Transurethral Microwave Thermotheraphy(TUMT)   Pertaining to through the urethra to apply heat theraphy(treatment)from micowaves to the prostate  
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TransUrethral Resection(excision)of the Prostate(TUR or TURP)   Pertaining to through the urethra to cut back the prostate  
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Prostatic Specific Antigen(PSA)   A blood test to detect a predisposition (tendency)for prostate malignancy  
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Vesicul/o   Seminal vesicle(s)(FSU)  
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The seminal vesicles create   Semen  
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Prostatovesiculectomy   Excision of the prostate AND a seminal vesicle  
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Vesiculectomy   Surgical removal of a seminal vesicle  
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Prostatovesiculitis   Inflammation of the prostate gland AND a seminal vesicle  
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Balan/o   Glans penis  
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The glans penis is the   Enlarged distal portion(tip) of the penis  
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Balanitis   Inflammation of the glans penis  
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Balanocele   Herniation of the glans penis  
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Balanoplasty   Surgical repair of the glans penis  
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Balanorrhea   Purulent discharge(flow)from the glans penis  
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Purulent refers to   Pus  
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Balanorrhea is a sign of   Gonococci(GC)  
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Gonococci(GC) causes   Gonorrhea  
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Gonorrhea is a   Sexually Transmitted Disease(STD)AKA Sexually Transmitted Infection(STI)  
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Genitalia(genitals)   Male OR female reproductive organs  
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Scrotum   An elastic sac that surrounds the testicles(testes)  
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Hydrocelectomy   Excision of a hydrocele  
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A hydrocele is a   Collection of fluid in the scrotum  
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Circumcision   The process of making a surgical incision around the prepuce  
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The prepuce is   The foreskin  
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Penile implant   A penile prosthesis  
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A penile prosthesis is an   Artificial part used to correct Erectile Dyfunction(ED)  
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Erectile Dysfunction(ED)   The inability to achieve OR maintain an erection AKA Impotence  
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Flaccid   Limp  
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Priapism   A condition of a persistent abnormal erection  
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Motility   Ability to move  
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Transrectal ultrasound   Using sound waves through the rectal wall to get an image of the prostate  
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Artificial insemination   Introduction of semen AND spermatozoa into the uterus by artificial means  
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Coitus   Physical union of male AND female genitalia AKA sexual intercourse OR copulation  
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Condom   Prophylactic sheath used during coitus  
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Prophylactic(prophylaxis)means   preventive OR protection  
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Ejaculation   Ejection of semen AND/OR spermatozoa from the male urethral opening (meatus,orifice OR os)  
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Orgasm   Climax of sexual stimulation  
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Puberty   Age when secondary sexual characteristics develop  
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Male secondary sexual characteristics include:   1.)Facial body,AND pubic hair 2.)Deeper voice 3.)Superior torso development  
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Female secondary sexual characteristics include:   1.)Breast AND pelvic development 2.)Axillary,body,AND pubic hair 3.)Menses(menstruation)  
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Phimosis   An abnormal condition of narrowing (stenosis)of the preputial orifice(os OR meatus)  
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Epispadia   The urethral orifice is on the topside (dorsal side) of the penis  
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Hypospadia   The urethral meatus is on the underside (ventral side)of the penis  
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