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Chapter 9- Male
Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An orchiopexy procedure is performed for a male patient when he has ___________________. | cryptorchism |
| Benign growths of cells on the prostate is called ______________________. | prostatic hyperplasia |
| __________________ is defined as twisting of the spermatic cord. | testicular torsion |
| What STD is characterized by chancre sores visible on the penis? | syphilis |
| A sac of clear fluid in the scrotum is called a/an _____________________. | hydrocele |
| ___________________ is the inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by berry-shaped bacteria. | gonorrhea |
| A _________________ is defined as finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland. | digital rectal examination |
| andr/o | male |
| balan/o | glans penis |
| -pexy | fixation, put in place |
| crypt/o | hidden |
| zo/o | animal life |
| varic/o | varicose veins |
| test/o | testis, testicles |
| terat/o | monster |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| PSA | Prostate-Specific Antigen |
| TRUS | transrectal ultrasound |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |