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Med Term Ch 7
Diseases and Disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| erectile dysfunction (ED) | inability to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse |
| hydrocele | scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid |
| phimosis | tightness of the prepuse that prevents its retraction over the glans penis. |
| priapism | persisten abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness |
| prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland |
| spermatocele | scrotal swelling caused by distention of the epididymis containg an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells |
| testicular cancer | cancer of the testicle |
| testicular torsion | twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis |
| varicocele | enlarged veins of the spermatic cord |