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ML Male Reproductive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epididymis | duct atop the testis that stores sperm, allows it to mature and carries it to the vas deferens |
| glans penis | large tip at the end of male organ of copulation |
| penis | male organ of copulation |
| prepuce, or foreskin | fold of skin at tip of penis |
| prostate gland | encircles upper end of urethra |
| scrotum | sac in which the testes are enclosed |
| semen | comprises sperm and secretions |
| seminal vesicles | glands that open into the vas deferens |
| seminiferous tubules | structures in testes where the sperm originate |
| spermatic cord | encloses the vas deferens with other anatomic structures |
| testes | primary male sex organs |
| vas deferens | duct that carries sperm to the urethra |
| genitalia | reproductive organs(male or female) |
| sperm | the male germ cell |
| testosterone | male sex hormone |
| balan/o | glans penis |
| epididym/o | epididymis |
| orchid/o | testis, testicle |
| orchi/o | testis, testicle |
| orch/o | testis, testicle |
| test/o | testis, testicle |
| prostat/o | prostate gland |
| vas/o | vessel, duct |
| vesicul/o | seminal vesicle |
| andr/o | male |
| sperm/o | spermatozoon, sperm |
| spermat/o | spermatozoon, sperm |
| -ism | state of |
| prostatocystitis | inflammation of the prostate gland & the urinary bladder |
| prosatolith | stone in the prostate gland |
| orchiditis, orchitis, testitis | inflammation of the testis |
| (benign) prostatic hyperplasia | (a nonmalignant) excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland |
| cryptorchidism | state of hidden testes |
| prostatovesiculitis | inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles |
| anorchism | state of absence of testis |
| prostatitis | inflammation of the prostate gland |
| orchiepididymitis | inflammation of the testis & the epididymis |
| balanorrhea | discharge from the glans penis |
| epididymitis | inflammation of the epididymis |
| balanitis | inflammation of the glans penis |
| prostatorrhea | discharge from the prostate gland |
| testicular carcinoma | cancer of the testicle |
| phimosis | a condition that prevents the tightening of the prepuce |
| varicocele | the condition of having enlarged veins of the spermatic cord |
| hydrocele | a crotal swelling caused by a collection of fluird |
| prostate cancer | cancer of the prostate gland |
| erectile dysfunction | inability of the man to attain or maintain an erection |
| priapism | persistent abnormal erection |
| testicular torsion | the twisting of the spermatic cord |
| orchidectomy | excision of the testis |
| orchiectomy | excision of the testis |
| vasectomy | excision of a duct |
| prostatocystotomy | incision into the prostate gland and baldder |
| orchidotomy | incision into a testis |
| orchiotomy | incision into a testis |
| epididymectomy | excision of an epididymis |
| orchidopexy | surgical fixation of a testicle |
| orchiopexy | surgicial fixation of a testicle |
| prostatovesiculectomy | excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles |
| orchidoplasty | surgical repair of a testis |
| vesiculectomy | excision of the seminal vesicle(s) |
| prostatectomy | excision of the prostate gland |
| balanoplasty | surgical repair of the glans penis |
| vasovasostomy | creation of artifical openings between ducts |
| prostatolithotomy | incision into prostate gland to remove a stone |
| suprapubic prostatectomy | is surgery performed to remove the prostate gland through the urinary bladder and an abdominal incision |
| circumcision | surgical procedure performed to remove the prepuce |
| radical prostatectomy | the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding structuresm sometimes including pelvic lymph nodes |
| hydrocelectomy | surgical removal of a hydrocele |
| transurethral microwave thermotherapy | a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia that uses heat generated by microwave |
| transurethral incision(of the) prostate gland | a surgical procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia that widens the urethra by making small incisions |
| thransurethral resection(of the) prostate gland | pieces of prostate gland tissue are removed with a resectoscope |
| digital rectal examination | a physical examination in which the physican feels for the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall |
| prostate-specific antigen | a blood test that, when elevated, may indicate the presence of prostate cancer |
| transrectal ultrasound | a diagnostic ultrasound procedure used to obtain images of the prostate gland |
| oligospermia | condition of scanty sperm |
| andropathy | disease of the male |
| spermatolysis | dissoultion of sperm |
| aspermia | condition of without sperm |
| coitus | sexual intercourse between man and woman |
| ejaculation | ejection of semen |
| human papillomavirus | venereal warts |
| gonads | male and female sex glands |
| genital herpes | STD caused by Herpesvirus hominis type 2 |
| gonorrhea | contagious and inflammatory STD |
| heterosexual | one who is attracted to a member of the opposite sex |
| orgasm | climax of sexual stimulation |
| condom | cover for the penis worn during coitus |
| prosthesis | an artificial replacement for an absent body part |
| homosexual | one who is attracted to members of the same sex |
| sexually transmitted disease(STD) | disease such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, that are contracted during sexual intercourse |
| sterilization | process rendering an individual unable to produce offspring |
| syphilis | a chronic infection that can be transmitted by sexual contact or acquired in utero |
| puberty | period when the ability to sexually reproduce begins |
| acquired immunodeficency syndrome(AIDS) | a disease that affects the body's immune system |
| trichomoniasis | an STD caused by a one-cell organism, trichomonas |
| artifical insemination | introduction of semen into the vagina by means other than intercourse |
| chlamydia | a prevalent STD caused by a bacterium |
| human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) | a type of retrovirus that causes AIDS |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| ED | erectile dysfunction |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human papillomavirus |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| RP | radical prostatectomy |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| TUIP | transurethral incision of the prostate |
| TUMT | transurethral microwave thermotherapy |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
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