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Male Reproductive System - Q – Therapeutic Terms & A – Meaning
Question | Answer |
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chemotherapy | treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce |
kem′ō-thār-ă-pē | 0 |
radiation therapy | treatment of neoplastic disease using radiation, usually from a cobalt source, to stop the proliferation of malignant cells |
brachytherapy | radiation therapy technique involving internal implantation of radioactive isotopes, such as radioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer; brachy-, meaning short distance, refers to localized application |
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | use of a hormone to remedy a deficiency or regulate production (e.g., testosterone) |
penile prosthesis | implantation of a device designed to provide an erection of the penis; used to treat physical impotence |
penile self-injection | intracavernosal injection therapy causing an erection; used in treatment of erectile dysfunction |