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Male reproductive

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test/o testicul/o orch/o orchi/o testis, testicles
testes are bilateral male gonads that produce spermatozoa (male sex cell) and testosterone(male sex hormone)
testosterone aka androgen
testicular pt a testicle (testis)
orchitis inflammation of a testis
orchiotomy surg incision of a testicle
orchiectomy surg removal of a testis
bilateral orchiectomy surg removal of both testes "castration"
orchioplasty surg repair of a testicle
anorchism a condition of no testicle or testis
cryptorchidism condition of an non descended (hidden)testicle
sperm/i or spermat/o spermatozoa...sperm
spermatic pt spermatozoa
oligospermia a condition of scanty...deficient..spermatozoa
aspermia a condition of no spermatozoa
spermicide the killing of spermatozoa
spermatogenesis creation of spermatozoa
spermatolysis the destruction of spermatozoa
epididym/o epididymis or epididymes
epididymis or epididymes are structures that store spermatozoa..look like ramen noodles
epidiymitis inflammation of an epididymis
orchioepididymitis inflammation of a testis and epididymis
epididymectomy surg removal of a epididymis
vas/o...in male reproductive system... vas deferens, ductus deferens, seminal duct
vasa deferentia, ductus deferentes, seminal ducts... do what carry spermatazoa from the epidiymes to the urethra
vasectomy surg removal of vas deferens, ductus deferens, seminal duct
vasovasectomy a new opening of a vas deferens to restore fertility after vasectomy
uethr/o urethra..in male..carries urine, spermatozoa, and semen to the outside world
semen is liquid that mixes with spermatozoa
transurethral pt through the urethra
prostat/o prostate...creates semen
prostatitis inflammation of the prostate
cyst/o urinary bladder
prostatocystitis inflammation of the prostate and urinary bladder
prostatorrhea discharge from the prostate
suprapubic prostatectomy excision of the prostate just above the pubis
prostatolithotomy surg incision of the prostate to remove a stone
prostatolithectomy surg removal of a stone in the prostate
prostatocystotomy surg incision of the prostate and the urinary bladder
benign prostatic hypertrophy and benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH mean a non-malignant excessive growth of development of the prostate
BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia
DRE digital rectal exam ...digital palpations..feeling.. of the rectum
a DRE can detect a BPH means.... a digital rectal exam can detect a benign prostatic hyperplasia
TUIP transurethral incision of the prostate
TUIP pertaining to... through he urethra to make an incision of the prostate
TUMT transurethral microwave thermotherapy...through the urethra to apply heat therapy from microwaves tot he prostate
transurethral resection (excision) of the prostate TUR or TURP through the urethra to cut back the prostate
TUR or TURP transurethral resection (excision) of the prostate
prostatic specific antigan PSA a blood test to detect a predisposition for prostate malignancy
vesicul/o seminal vesicle(s)..2 OF THEM AT THE DISTAL PORTION OF each vas deferens
seminal vesicles produce semen
prostato vesiculectomy excision of the prostate and a seminal vesicle
vesiculectomy excision of a seminal vesicl
prostatovesiculitis inflammation of a prostate and a seminal vesicle
balan/o glans penis...enlarged distal portion of of the penis
balanitis inflammation of the glans penis
balanocele herniation of the glans penis
balanoplasty surg repair of the glans penis
balanorrhea purulent discharge from the glans penis...pus
balanorrhea is a sign of gonococci...GC...causes gonorrhea
STI sexually transmitted infection
genetalia...genitals male or female reproductive organs
scrotum an elastic sac that surrounds testicles..testes
hydrocelectomy excision of a hydrocele... a collection of fluid in the scrotum
circumcision the process of making a surgical incision around the prepuce(foreskin)
penile implant an artificial part to correct erectile dysfunction ED
ED erectile dysfunction ..inability to achieve or maintain an erection
priapism a condition of persistent abnormal erection
motility ability to move
transrectal ultrasound using sound waves through the rectal wall to get an image of the prostate
artificial insemination introduction of semen and spermatozoa into the uterus by artificial means
coitus physical union of male and female genitalia
coitus aka.... sexual intercourse and copulation
condom a prophylactic sheath used during coitus
ejaculation ejection of semen and/or spermatozoa from the urethral meatus
meatus means opening, orifice, os
orgasm climax of sexual stimulation
puberty age when secondary sexual characteristics develop
male secondary sexual characteristics facial/body/pubic hair, deeper voice,superior torso development
female secondary sexual characteristics breast and pelvic development, axillary/body/pubic hair, menses
phimosis abnormal condition of narrowing(stenosis)of the prepubital orifice (os, meatus)
epispadia urethral orifice is on the dorsal(top) side of the penis
hypospadia urethral meatus is on the ventral(under) side of the penis
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