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Body Systems
Male Reproductive System - Terminology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| balantitis | Inflammation of the penis |
| orchitis | Inflammation of a testicle |
| orchiectomy | Removal of a testicle or testicles |
| orchidectomy | Removal of a testicle or tesicles |
| prostatectomy | Removal of the prostate gland |
| scrotal | Pertaining to the scrotum |
| urethritis | Inflammation of the urethra |
| vasectomy | Removal of the vas deferencs or a portion of it so that sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of the semen |