Question | Answer |
Test/o OR testocul/o OR orchi/o OR orchid/o(doesn't look or smell like Orchids) | Testis OR Testicles(testes |
The testes(testicles)are the bilateral male gonads that produce: | 1.)Spermatozoa AKA Sperm(male sex cells)
2.)Testosterone AKA androgen (male sex hormone) |
Testicular | Pertaining to a testicle(testis) |
Orchitis | Inflammation of the testicle(testis) |
Orchiotomy OR orchidotomy | Surgical incision of a testicle(testis) |
Orchiectomy OR Orchidectomy | Surgical removal of a testicle(testis) |
Bilateral Orchiectomy | Surgical removal of both testes |
The layperson would call a bilateral Orchiectomy | Castration |
Orchiplasty | Surgical repair of a testicle(testis) |
Orchidopexy OR Orchiopexy | Surgical fixation of a testicle(testis) |
Anorchism | A condition of no testicle(testis) |
Cryptorchidism | Condition of an undescended(hidden)testicle |
Sperm/i OR spermat/o | Spermatozoa(sperm) |
Spermatic | Pertaining to spermatozoa(sperm) |
Oligospermia | A condition of scanty(deficient)spermatozoa(sperm) |
Aspermia | A condition of no spermatozoa(sperm) |
Spermicide | The killing of spermatozoa(sperm) |
Spermatogenesis | The creation of spermatozoa(sperm) |
Spermatolysis | The destruction of spermatozoa(sperm) |
Epididym/o | Epididymis OR epididymes |
The epididymes are structure that | Srore the spermatozoa(sperm) |
Epididymitis | Inflammation of an epididymis |
Orchioepididymitis | Imflammation of a testis AND epididymis |
Epididymectomy | Surgical removal of an epididymis |
Vas/o | Vessel |
In the male reproductive system vas/o refers to a | Vas deferens OR ductus deferens OR seminal duct |
The Vasa deferentia,ductus deferentes,or seminal ducts are vessels that | Carry spermatozoa(sperm)from the epididymes to the urethra |
Vasectomy | Surgical removal of a vas deferens |
A bilateral vasectomy will cause | Sterillty |
Sterillty means | The inability to produce offspring |
Another medical term for sterility is | Infertility(infertile) |
Vasovasostomy | A new opening of a vas deferens to restore fertility after a vasectomy |
Urethr/o | Urethra |
The urethra in males is the | vessel that carries urine,spermatozoa(sperm)AND semen to the outside world |
Semen is the | Liquid that mixes with the spermatozoa(sperm) |
Transurethral | Pertaining to through the urethra |
Prostat/o | Prostate(not prostrate) |
The prostate gland creates | Semen |
Prostatitis | Inflammation of the prostate |
Prostatocystitis | Inflammation of the prostate AND urinary bladder |
Prostatolith | Stone(s)in the prostate |
Prostatorrhea | Flow(discharge)from the prostate |
Prostatectomy | excision of the prostate |
Suprapubic prostatectomy | Excision of the prostate just above the pubes |
Prostatolithotomy | Surgical incision of the prostate to remove a stone |
Prostatolithectomy | Surgical removal of a stone in the prostate |
Prostatocystotomy | Surgical incision of the prostate and urinary blabber |
Benign Prostate Hypertrophy OR Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(BPH) | A non-malignant excessive growth OR development of the prostate |
Digital Rectal Exam(DRE) | Digital palpation(feeling)of the rectum |
A Digital Rectal Exam(DRE)can detect | Behign Prostatic Hypertrophy(BPH) |
TransUrethral Incision of the Prostate(TUIP) | Pertaining to through the urethra to make an incision of the prostate |
Transurethral Microwave Thermotheraphy(TUMT) | Pertaining to through the urethra to apply heat theraphy(treatment)from micowaves to the prostate |
TransUrethral Resection(excision)of the Prostate(TUR or TURP) | Pertaining to through the urethra to cut back the prostate |
Prostatic Specific Antigen(PSA) | A blood test to detect a predisposition (tendency)for prostate malignancy |
Vesicul/o | Seminal vesicle(s)(FSU) |
The seminal vesicles create | Semen |
Prostatovesiculectomy | Excision of the prostate AND a seminal vesicle |
Vesiculectomy | Surgical removal of a seminal vesicle |
Prostatovesiculitis | Inflammation of the prostate gland AND a seminal vesicle |
Balan/o | Glans penis |
The glans penis is the | Enlarged distal portion(tip) of the penis |
Balanitis | Inflammation of the glans penis |
Balanocele | Herniation of the glans penis |
Balanoplasty | Surgical repair of the glans penis |
Balanorrhea | Purulent discharge(flow)from the glans penis |
Purulent refers to | Pus |
Balanorrhea is a sign of | Gonococci(GC) |
Gonococci(GC) causes | Gonorrhea |
Gonorrhea is a | Sexually Transmitted Disease(STD)AKA Sexually Transmitted Infection(STI) |
Genitalia(genitals) | Male OR female reproductive organs |
Scrotum | An elastic sac that surrounds the testicles(testes) |
Hydrocelectomy | Excision of a hydrocele |
A hydrocele is a | Collection of fluid in the scrotum |
Circumcision | The process of making a surgical incision around the prepuce |
The prepuce is | The foreskin |
Penile implant | A penile prosthesis |
A penile prosthesis is an | Artificial part used to correct Erectile Dyfunction(ED) |
Erectile Dysfunction(ED) | The inability to achieve OR maintain an erection AKA Impotence |
Flaccid | Limp |
Priapism | A condition of a persistent abnormal erection |
Motility | Ability to move |
Transrectal ultrasound | Using sound waves through the rectal wall to get an image of the prostate |
Artificial insemination | Introduction of semen AND spermatozoa into the uterus by artificial means |
Coitus | Physical union of male AND female genitalia AKA sexual intercourse OR copulation |
Condom | Prophylactic sheath used during coitus |
Prophylactic(prophylaxis)means | preventive OR protection |
Ejaculation | Ejection of semen AND/OR spermatozoa from the male urethral opening (meatus,orifice OR os) |
Orgasm | Climax of sexual stimulation |
Puberty | Age when secondary sexual characteristics develop |
Male secondary sexual characteristics include: | 1.)Facial body,AND pubic hair
2.)Deeper voice
3.)Superior torso development |
Female secondary sexual characteristics include: | 1.)Breast AND pelvic development
2.)Axillary,body,AND pubic hair
3.)Menses(menstruation) |
Phimosis | An abnormal condition of narrowing (stenosis)of the preputial orifice(os OR meatus) |
Epispadia | The urethral orifice is on the topside (dorsal side) of the penis |
Hypospadia | The urethral meatus is on the underside (ventral side)of the penis |