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Medi Term Mid term
Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| circumcision | surgical removal of foreskin (prepuce) surrounding the end of the penis |
| Cowper gland | bulbourethral gland |
| cryogenic surgery | use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze or destroy tissue |
| cryptorchism | one or both testes fail to descend from the abdomen in the scrotal sac near the time of birth |
| ejaculation | ejection of sperm & fluid from the male urethra as a result of sexual stimulation |
| ejaculatory duct | tube through which semen enters the male urethra |
| embryonal carcinoma | malignant tumor of the testes |
| epididymis | one of a pair of long, tightly coiled tubes lying on top of each testis; carries sperm cells to the vas deferens |
| epididymitis | inflammation of an epididymis |
| erectile dysfunction | inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; impotence |
| eunuch | male who is castrated before reaching puberty |
| flagellum | hair-like projection on a sperm cell that makes it motile |
| fraternal twins | 2 infants born from a pregnancy resulting from fertilization of 2 separate ova |
| glans penis | sensitive tip, surrounded by foreskin, of the penis |
| gonorrhea | STI involving inflammation of genital tract mucous membranes & caused by gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria) |
| herpes genitalis | STI of the skin & mucosa of the genitals caused by the herpes simplex virus & marked by blisters |
| hydrocele | hernia (sac of clear, watery fluid) within scrotum |
| hypospadias | congenital anomaly in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis |
| identical twins | 2 infants resulting from division of 1 fertilized egg into 2 separate embryos |
| impotence | inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; erectile dysfunction |
| interstitial cells | in testes, these cells lie between the seminiferous tubules & produce testosterone |
| ligation | tying off a tube or blood vessel; threads or wire is used |
| oilgospermia | scanty sperm count |
| orchiectomy | removal or excision of a testis |
| orchiopexy | surgical fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum |
| orchitis | inflammation of a testis |
| parenchyma | functional, essential tissue of an organ; seminiferous tubules are parenchyma of testis |
| perineum | in a male, external area between the anus & scrotum |
| phimosis | narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the gland penis |
| prepuce | fold of skin covering the glans penis, foreskin |
| prostate gland | exocrine gland at the base of the urinary bladder in men; it secrete fluid into the urethra during ejaculation |
| prostatectomy | removal or excision of prostate gland |
| prostatic | increased growth of prostate gland in numbers of cells; this is a hyperplasia benign condition (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) |
| prostatitis | inflammation of prostate gland |
| purulent | pus-filled; forming or containing pus |
| scrotum | sac that contains testes & associated organs |
| semen | fluid discharged at ejaculation; consisting of sperm cells & secretions from the prostate gland, seminal vesicles & bulbourethral glands |
| seminal vesicle | one of a pair of sac-like male exocrine gland lying behind the urinary (remove vesicle) bladder & opening into the vas deferens; secretes fluid that is the major part of semen |
| seminiferous tubules | narrow, coiled tubules that produce spermatozoa in the testes |
| seminoma | malignant tumor within a testis |
| spermatogenesis | formation of sperm cells |
| spermatozoa | sperm cells |
| spermatozoon | single sperm cell |
| spermolytic | pertaining to destruction of sperm cells |
| sterilization | procedure that removes an individual's ability to produce or release reproductive cells |
| stroma | supportive, connective tissue of an organ |
| syphilis | STI caused by bacteria (spirochetes); an ulcer (chancre) on genitalia is a characteristic lesion |
| teratoma | malignant tumor of a testis or ovary; composed of embryonic cells that develop into different types of tissue |
| testicular | pertaining to a testis or testicle |
| testicular torsion | twisting of spermatic cord & blood vessels of testes |
| testis | male gonad that produces spermatozoa & hormone, testosterone |
| testosterone | male hormone secreted by the interstitial cells of testes |
| varicocele | enlarged, dilated veins near a testicle |
| vas deferens | narrow tube (one on each side) that carries sperm from the epididymis into the body, around the urinary bladder toward the urethra |
| vasectomy | removing a piece of each vas deferens & tying off each end |
| vasovasostomy | new opening (anastomosis) of the ends of a severed vas deferens; surgical procedure that reverses a vasectomy |
| mucopurulent | emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus |
| spirochete | spiral-shaped bacterium causing syphilis |
| prostatic specific antigen | PSA - protein produced by the prostate & elevated in patients with cancer |
| PSA assay | an elevation in PSA could indicate conditions such as prostatitis, prostatic cancer or BPH |
| BPH | enlarged prostate, a decrease in the urinary stream, urgency, blood in the urine, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and infection as a result of urinary retention. |
| prostatron | Also called TUMT or Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy. A catheter is placed within the bladder and positioned within the prostate, then the antenna emits microwaves. This procedure increases the passageway allowing for easier urination. |
| prostatic acid phosphatase | PAP - is an enzyme produced by the prostate. It may be found in increased amounts in men who have prostate cancer; highest levels of acid phosphatase are found in metastasized prostate cancer |
| TNM staging system | based on the extent of the tumor (T), the extent of spread to the lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastasis (M). A number is added to each letter to indicate the size or extent of the tumor and the extent of spread. |
| Gleason Score | A Gleason score is given to prostate cancer based upon its microscopic appearance.[1] Cancers with a higher Gleason score are more aggressive and have a worse prognosis. |
| retropubic approach to prostatectomy | 6" incision below umbilicus allows prostate gland removal, along with pelvic lymph node dissection |
| perineal approach to prostatectomy | prostate removed through incision between anus or scrotum; minimizes visible scarring but may need separate incision for lymph node removal |
| laparoscopic approach to prostatectomy | several tiny 1" incisions with a larger one for actual removal of prostate from body; long-term benefits still being evaluated |
| adjuvant hormone therapy | inhibit the action or block the production of testosterone and other male hormones |
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