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Medical Terminology
Chapter 9 - Male Reproductive System - Pathology
Term | Definition |
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hydrocele | sac of fluid in the scrotum |
testicular torsion | twisted spermatic cord |
varicocele | dilated spermatic veins |
hypospadias | urethral opening in the underside of the penis |
phimosis | narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis |
chlamydia | bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract |
gonorrhea | inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci |
herpes genitalis | infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus |
human papillomavirus (HPV) infection | infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by human papillomavirus |
syphilis | chronic STD caused by a bacteria |
PSA test | measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen in the blood, large amounts indicate enlargement of the prostate or cancer |
semen test | microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid |
castration | surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries |