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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Genitalia | reproductive organs |
| Perineum | the exzternal region of the area covering the pelvic floor |
| Scrotum | encloses, protects, and supports the testicles. |
| Testicles | also known as testes, are the two small egg-shaped glands that produce the sperm |
| Semen | whitish fluid containing the sperm and various secretions that is ejaculated from the penis upon sexual climax |
| Penis | the male sec organ that transports the sperm in the female vagina |
| Glans penis | a bulbous sensitive region located at the tip of the penis |
| Prepuce | aka foreskin, covers and protects the glans penis |
| Vas Deferens | the long, narrow continuation of each epididymis that leads upward to the ejaculatory duct in the prostate gland |
| urethra | passes through the penis to the outside of the body |
| sperm | male gametes |
| Urologist | specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males |
| Balanitis | an inflammation of the glans penis and the foreskin often associated with phimosis |
| Anorchism | the congenital absence of one or both testicles |
| Hydrocele | a fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles |
| Prostate cancer | one of the most common cancers among men |
| Circumcision | the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis and is usually performed a few days after birth. |
| Sterilization | any procedure rendering an individual incapable of reproduction |
| oligospermia | low sperm count |
| varicocele | a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum |
| Chlamydia | the most common STD. It is highly contagiouis and unless there is early treatment with antibiotics, it may cause sterility in females. |
| Ablation | the removal of a body part of the destruction of its function |
| Gonorrhea | highly contagious. Characterized by painful urination and an abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina. |
| Genital warts | highly contagious, and increase the risk of cervical cancer |
| Syphillis | highly contagious and can be fatal if not treated |
| Clitoriss | an organ of sensitive, erectile tissue located anterior to the urethral meatus and the vaginal orifice. |
| Areola | the dark-pigmented area that surrounds the nipple |
| ovaries | a pair of small almond shaped organs located in the lower abdoment, one one either side of the uterus |
| follicle | a fluid filled sac containing a single egg |
| ova | also known as eggs, are the female gametes |
| uterus | also known as the womb, is a pear-shaped organ with muscular walls and a mucous membrane lining filled with a rich supply of blood vessels. |
| anteflexion | the body of the uterus is bent forward |
| fundus | the bulgining rounded part above the entrance of the fallopian tubes |
| vagina | a muscular tube lined with mucosa that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body |
| Menarche | the beginning of the menstrual function, which occurs during puberty |
| Menstruation | the normal periodic discharge of the endometrial lining and unfertilized egg from uterus |
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