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Ch9- STD & Tests
The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gonorrhea | inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by infection with gonococci |
| herpes genitalis | infection of the skin and mucosa of the genitals, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and marked by blisters |
| syphilis | chronic STD caused by a spirochete |
| PSA test | measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood |
| semen analysis | ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically |
| castration | surgical excision of testicles or ovaries |
| circumcision | surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis |
| digital rectal examination (DRE) | finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland |
| photoselective vaporization of the prostate (greenlight PVP) | removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser |
| transurethral resection of the prostate | excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra |
| vasectomy | bilateral surgical removal of part of the vas deferens |