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Ch 14 Med Terms
Male Reproductive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Epididymitis | inflammation of the epididymis, a coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm |
| Cryptorchidism | one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before or shortly after birth |
| Vas Deferens | a muscular tube in the male reproductive system that transports mature sperm from the epididymis (where they are stored) to the urethra for ejaculation |
| Seminal Vesicle | a pair of glands in the male reproductive system, located behind the bladder, that produce semen |
| Orchiecomy | surgical removal of one or both testicles |
| Ductus Deferens | move sperm away from its storage place in the testicle |
| Spermatocele | common, usually harmless, fluid-filled cyst that forms on the epididymis |
| Vasovasecomy | a microsurgical procedure to reverse a vasectomy by reconnecting the vas deferens |
| Balanitis | inflammation of the penis head |
| Spongiosum | a spongy erectile tissue in the penis and clitoris that surrounds the urethra |