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Chapter 13 Cards
Medical Terminology: Creative Study Assignment - Chapter 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| balan/o | glans penis |
| vas deferens | duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct (vas = vessel; deferens = carrying away); also called ductus deferens |
| seminal vesicle | one of two sac-like structures behind the bladder and connected to the vas deferens on each side; secretes an alkaline substance into the semen to enable the sperm to live longer |
| bulbourethral glands | pair of glands below the prostate, with ducts opening into the urethra, that adds a viscid (sticky) fluid to the semen; also called Cowper glands |
| oligospermia | decreased production and expulsion of sperm |
| prostate gland | trilobular gland that encircles the urethra just below the bladder and secretes an alkaline fluid into the semen (pro = before; stat = to stand); also called prostate |
| azoospermia | semen without living spermatozoa; a sign of infertility in a male (zoo = life) |
| hydrocele | hernia of fluid in the testis or in the tubes leading from the testis |
| hypospadias | congenital abnormal opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis (spadias = to draw away) |
| Peyronie disease | ′disorder characterized by a buildup of hardened fibrous tissue in the corpus cavernosum, causing pain and a defective curvature of the penis, especially during erection |
| phimosis | a narrowed condition of the prepuce (foreskin) resulting in its inability to be drawn over the glans penis, often leading to infection; commonly requires circumcision (phimo = muzzle) |
| spermatocele | painless, benign cystic mass containing sperm lying above and posterior to, but separate from, the testicle |
| digital rectal examination (DRE) | insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate the rectum and prostate |
| prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test | blood test used to screen for prostate cancer; an elevated level of the antigen indicates the possible presence of tumor |
| semen analysis | study of semen, including a sperm count with observation of morphology (form) and motility; usually performed to rule out male infertility |
| circumcision | removal of the foreskin (prepuce), exposing the glans penis |
| epididymectomy | removal of an epididymis |
| orchiopexy | fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum |
| transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) | removal of prostatic gland tissue through the urethra using a resectoscope, a specialized urologic endoscope; common treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy (BPH) |
| vasovasostomy | restoration of the function of the vas deferens to regain fertility after a vasectomy |
| chemotherapy | treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce |
| hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | use of a hormone to remedy a deficiency or regulate production (e.g., testosterone) |
| penile prosthesis | implantation of a device designed to provide an erection of the penis; used to treat physical impotence |
| ejaculatory duct | duct formed by the union of the ductus (vas) deferens with the duct of the seminal vesicle; its fluid is carried into the urethra |
| Cowper glands | pair of glands below the prostate, with ducts opening into the urethra, that adds a viscid (sticky) fluid to the semen; also called bulbourethral glands |
| chlamydia | most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in North America; often occurs with no symptoms and is treated only after it has spread |
| syphilis | sexually transmitted infection caused by a spirochete and which may involve any organ or tissue over time; usually manifests first on the skin, with the appearance of small, painless, red papules that erode and form bloodless ulcers called chancres |
| human papillomavirus (HPV) | virus transmitted by direct sexual contact that causes an infection that can occur on the skin or mucous membranes of the genitals |
| cryptorchism | undescended testicle, or failure of a testis to descend into the scrotal sac during fetal development; the testis most often remains lodged in the abdomen or inguinal canal, requiring surgical repair (crypt = to hide); also called cryptorchidism |
| erectile dysfunction (ED) | failure to initiate or maintain an erection until ejaculation because of physical or psychologic dysfunction; formerly termed impotence (im = not; potis = able) |
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