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The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition

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gonorrhea   inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by infection with gonococci  
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herpes genitalis   infection of the skin and mucosa of the genitals, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and marked by blisters  
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syphilis   chronic STD caused by a spirochete  
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PSA test   measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood  
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semen analysis   ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically  
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castration   surgical excision of testicles or ovaries  
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circumcision   surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis  
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digital rectal examination (DRE)   finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland  
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photoselective vaporization of the prostate (greenlight PVP)   removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser  
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transurethral resection of the prostate   excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra  
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vasectomy   bilateral surgical removal of part of the vas deferens  
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