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Male reproductive disease and disorder not Built
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| erectile dysfunction | the inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse |
| hydrocele | fluid filled sac around the testicles causes scrotal swelling |
| phimosis | tightness of the prepuce that prevents it retraction over glans penis |
| priapism | persistant abnormal erection of penis accompanied by pain and tenderness |
| prostate cancer | cancer of prostate gland; usually occurring in middle aged men |
| spermatocele | distention of the epididymus containing an abnormal cyst like collection of fluid and sperm cells, may cause scrotal swelling |
| testicular cancer | cancer of testicles usually occurring in men 15 to 33 years of age |
| testicular torsion | twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis |
| varicocele | enlarged veins of spermatic cord may cause scrotal swelling |