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Male Reproductive Reverse Defs

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prostate   a gland of the male reproductive system which surrounds the proximal portion of the urethra  
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epididymis   a single, tightly coiled tube above each testis that stores sperm after it leaves the seminiferous tubules  
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spermatocele   abnormal, fluid-filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not contain sperm; also called spermatic cyst  
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anorchism   absence of one or both testicles; also called anorchia or anorchidism  
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prostatitis   acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate  
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testosterone   androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the male sex organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate  
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testicular abnormalities   any of the various disorders that affect the testes  
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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)   blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cancer; also called a tumour marker test  
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hypospadias   congenital abnormality where the opening of the male urethra is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip  
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hypogonadism   decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads  
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gynecomastia   enlargement of breast tissue int he male  
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prostatectomy   excision of part or all of the prostate gland  
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transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)   excision of the prostate gland by inserting a special endoscope through the urethra and into the bladder to remove small pieces of tissue from the prostate gland  
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vas deferens   excretory duct of the testes  
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cryptorchidism   failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac prior to birth  
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orchiopexy   fixation of the testes in the scrotum  
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semen   fluid containing sperm and secretions from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system; also called seminal fluid  
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ultrasonography (US)   high-frequency sound waves are directed at soft tissue and reflected as "echoes" to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure, also called ultrasound, sonography and echo  
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gonadotropin   hormonal preparation used to raise sperm count in cases of infertility  
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impotence   inability of a male to obtain or maintain an erection  
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sterility   inability to produce offspring; int he male, inability to fertilize the ovum  
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prostatotomy   incision into the prostate  
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androgens   increase testosterone levels  
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epididymitis   inflammation of the epididymis  
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balanitis   inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis, caused by bacteria, fungi, or a virus  
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orchiepididymitis   inflammation of the testes and epididymis  
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foreskin   loose skin covering the end of the penis  
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testicular mass   new tissue growth that appears on one or both testes and may be malignant or benign  
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prostatocystalgia   pain in the prostate and bladder  
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orchitis   painful swelling of one or both testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty  
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inguinal canal   passageway in the groin for the spermatic cord in the male  
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inguinal hernia   presence of small intestine in the inguinal canal  
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priapism   prolonged and often painful erection of the penis, which occurs without sexual stimulation  
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libido   psychological and physical drive for sexual activity  
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urethroplasty   reconstruction of the urethra to relieve stricture or narrowing  
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vasectomy   removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens for male sterilization  
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prostatectomy   removal of all or part of the prostate  
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orchiectomy   removal of one or both testicles; also called castration or orchidectomy  
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circumcision   removal of the foreskin, or fold of skin covering the tip of the penis  
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erectile dysfunction (ED)   repeated inability to initiate or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse  
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gamete   reproductive cell that contains one-half of the chromosomes required to produce an offspring of the species  
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sphincter   ringlike muscles that opens and closes a body opening to allow or restrict passage through the structure  
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digital rectal examination (DRE)   screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or evaluates abnormalities of the pelvic area  
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testicular torsion   spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the affected testicle  
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phimosis   stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glans penis  
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antiandrogens   suppress the production of androgen  
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varicocele   swelling an distention of veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins of the legs  
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hydrocele   swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless  
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semen analysis   test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy  
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ejaculation   the expulsion of seminal fluid from the male urethra  
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penis   the male external sex organ  
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sperm   the male gamete or sex cell  
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anti-impotence agents   treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection  
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antivirals   treat viral disorders by inhibiting their development  
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scrotal ultrasound   US used to assess the contents of the scrotum, including the testicles, epididymis, and vas deferens; also called testicular ultrasound  
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prostate ultrasound   US using an ultrasound probe inserted through the rectum to evaluate the prostate; also called transrectal ultrasound  
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