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Reproductive

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Sex Cells; egg and sperm   Gametes  
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sex organs; male and female   Gonads  
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female gonads; 2 small almonds shaped organs located in the pelvis   ovaries  
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male gonads   testes  
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sexual intercourse   coitus  
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union of egg and sperm   fertilization  
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fertilized egg becomes a zygote   1st day  
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embryo   2nd day to 2 months  
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fetus   after 2 months  
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length of pregnancy   gestation  
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average of gestation   266 days  
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study of female reproductive system   gynecology  
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woman   gyneco  
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specialty dealing with pregnancy and delivery of the fetus   obstetrics  
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midwife   obstetro  
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study and treatment of newborn child   neonatology  
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neo   new  
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natal   birth  
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ligaments supporting structure   adnexa-uteri  
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lead from each ovary to the uterus   fallopian tubes  
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muscular organ situated between the urinary bladder and rectum; metro   uterus  
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tubular structure extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body   vagina  
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region between the vaginal orifice and the anus   perineum  
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organ of sensitive erectile tissue located anterior to the vaginal orifice   clitoris  
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vaginal opening   introitus  
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the external genitalia of the female (everything visible)   vulva  
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thin membrane partially covering entrance to vagina   hymen  
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incision into the perineum to prevent tearing during childbirth   episiotomy  
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rounded upper portion; composed by uterus   fundus  
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body of the uterus   corpus  
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neck of the uterus   cervix  
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outer layer   uterine serosa  
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middle muscular layer   myometrium  
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endometrium   inner lining  
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cessation of fertility and diminishing of hormone production   menopause  
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female hormones of the ovaries   estrogen and progesterone  
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each ovary contains thousands of small sacs   graafian follicles  
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myo   muscle  
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graafian follicle becomes the corpus luteum   it fills with a yellow fat-like material (luteo)  
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mammary glands (breast)   exocrine glands; they secrete milk outside the body  
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dark pigmented area around the nipple   areola  
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nipple   papilla  
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normal secretion of milk   lactation  
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first menstrual cycle   menarche  
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human chorionic gonodotropin pregnancy hormone   HCG  
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responsible for providing the nutrition for the baby during pregnancy   placenta  
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outermost membrane that surrounds the embryo (filled with amniotic fluid)   amnion  
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surgical puncture of amnion to remove amniotic fluid for analysis   amniocentesis  
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normal delivery position;baby is head first   cephalic presentation  
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cephalo   head  
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the baby is in a position other than cephalic presentation   breech  
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the Dr. attempts to reorient the baby into a head first position from outside the body   cephalic version  
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delivery of cord and placenta   after birth  
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gland in the brain; below brain and behind the nasal cavities   pituitary gland  
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follicle-stimulating hormone   FSH  
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luteinizing hormone   LH  
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not a barrier method; renders the uterine lining inhospitable so the egg does not implant;usually remains implanted for up to 5 years   IUD- intrauterine device  
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block the sperm from reaching the egg;may be used with a spermicide   condoms,diaphragm,today's sponge  
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to kill   cide  
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conceptrol-gels and ointments inserted into the vagina prior to any sexual activity   VCF Vaginal contraceptive film  
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applied to skin   hormonal patches  
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subdermal, implantable hormone delivery device   norplant  
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usually last about 3 months   injections  
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hormone produced by the ovaries; responsible for secondary sex characteristics   estrogen  
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also produces estrogen and testosterone   adrenal cortex  
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reproductive organs   genetalia  
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lips of the vagina   labia  
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monthly shredding of the uterine lining   menstruation  
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opening (meatus)   orifice  
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act of giving birth   parturition  
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hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy and the placenta of pregnancy woman   progesterone  
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vagina   colpo  
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vulva   episio  
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incision of the perineum to enlarge vaginal orifice for delivery   episiotomy  
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galacto   milk  
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breast development in women   gynecomastia  
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uterus   hystero, utero, metro  
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breast   mammo, masto  
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surgical molding of breast;used for augmentation and reduction   mammoplasty  
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menstruation   meno  
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absence of menstrual discharge   amenorrhea  
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difficult or painful menstruation   dysmenorrhea  
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scanty (light) menstrual periods   oligomenorrhea  
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abnormally heavy or long menstrual flow   menorragia  
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excessive bleeding from the uterus for a cause other than menstruation   metrorrhagia  
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muscle   myo  
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nati   birth  
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first 28 days of life   neonatal  
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egg   oo  
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eggcell   oocyte  
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ovary   oophoro  
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egg   ovo  
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to bear   phoro  
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salpingo   tube  
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beginning   arche  
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pregnancy   cyesis  
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false pregnancy   pseudocyesis  
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gravida   pregnancy  
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to bear, to bring forth   parous, para  
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discharge   rrhea  
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childbirth   tocia  
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difficult or painful labor   dystocia  
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drug that is used to induce labor   pitocin  
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rapid childbirth- substance your body makes that triggers labor   oxytocin  
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act of turning   version  
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bacterial infection of uterus   endometritis  
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painful sexual intercourse   dyspareunia  
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many   multi  
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no, not, none   nulli  
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more than one child   multipara  
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more than one pregnancy   multigravida  
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no pregnancies   nulligravida  
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no children   nullipara  
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before   pre  
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first   primi  
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tipped uterus   retroversion  
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human papilloma virus   HPV  
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malignant tumor of the uterus; symptoms are post menopausal bleeding   endometrial cancer  
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scraping the uterine lining   D&C Dilation and curettage  
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endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments and small intestine   endometriosis  
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inflammation of organs in the pelvic region, tubes, ovaries, cervix uterus   PID Pelvic Inflammatory Disease  
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premature separation of the implanted placenta, surgical emergency   abruptio placentae  
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placental implantation over cervical opening or in lower region of uterine wall. caesarian delivery is recommended.   placenta previa  
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implantation of the fertilized egg in any place other than uterus.   ectopic pregnancy  
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abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by the triad of high blood pressure, proteinuria and edema.   preeclampsia  
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system of scoring an infant's physical condition. The maximum score is 10   apgar score  
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chromosal abnormality results in mental retardation, slanted eyes, low-set ears, protruding tounge.   down syndrome  
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hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by RH incompatibility with mother and child.   erythroblastosis fetalis  
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soft spot on top of a baby's head   fontanelle  
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acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn, due to a lack of surfactant, a protein necessary for proper lung function; also called respiratory distress syndrome   hyaline membrane disease  
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accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain   hydrocephalus  
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narrowing of the opening of the spaces of the stomach to the duodenum.   pyloric stenosis  
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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix   pap smear  
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blood or urine test to detect the presence of HCG   pregnancy test  
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withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction   aspiration  
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destruction of tissue by burning   cauterization  
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visual exam of vagina   colposcopy  
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use of cold temperatures (freezing) to destroy tissue   cryosurgery  
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removal of internal organs   exenteration  
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visual exam of abdominal cavity   laparoscopy  
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blocking the fallopian tubes to to prevent fertilization   tubal ligation  
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spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy before the fetus can exit on it's own.   abortion  
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miscarriage   spontaneous  
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surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for analysis performed at 16 weeks   amniocentesis  
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VAginal Birth after cesarean   VBAC  
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tail hair-like process   flagellum  
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ejection of sperm and fluid   ejaculation  
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more than one egg is fertilized   fraternal twins  
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one egg is fertilized and splits during early pregnancy   identical twins  
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male hormoneproduced by testes and adrenal cortex   testosterone  
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sac enclosing   scrotum  
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area of skin between anus and base of scrotum   perineum  
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ejaculate 99% fluid; 1% sperm   semen  
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lies at the region where vas deferens enters the erethra; it lies below the bladder almost encircling upper urethra   prostate gland  
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tip of penis   glans penis  
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foreskin   prepuce  
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inability to achieve an erection, impotence   ED- Erectile Dysfunction  
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tissue that does the work of the organ   parenchymal tissue  
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tissue that is connective and supportive in nature   mesenchymal or stromal  
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male   andro  
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female   estro  
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producing   -gen  
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testosterone- producing male characteristics-secondary sex characteristics   androgen  
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cold   cryo  
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hidden   crypto  
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undescented testicles   cryptorchism  
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testicles   orcho, orchio  
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seed   gono  
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water   hydro  
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sac of clear fluid in the scrotum   hydrocele  
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castration-surgical removal of the testicles   orhiectomy  
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lack of testicles   anorchism  
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low sperm count   oligospermia  
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breakdown sperm   spermolytic  
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lack of formation or ejaculation of semen (sperm & fluid)   aspermia  
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varicose vein   varico  
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a collection of varicose veins above the testes   varicocele  
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vessel   vaso  
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bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens; a urologist performs a ligation with setures   vasectomy  
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animal life   zoo  
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lack of sperm   azoospermia  
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formation   -genesis  
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hormone   -one  
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enzyme   -ase  
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fixation; put back in place   -pexy  
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an operation to correct cryptorchism   orchiopexy  
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new opening   -stomy  
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a reversal of a vasectomy; a surgeon rejoins the ends of the vas deferens   vasovasostomy  
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twisting of the spermatic cord   testicular torsion  
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protein tumor marker that is elevated in prostate cancer   PSA Prostate Specific Antigen Test  
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common in men over 50   cancer of the prostate  
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benign growth of cells within the prostate gland   BPH Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  
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urinary obstruction and urinary retention are symptoms;treatment consists of medication and surgery   TURP Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate  
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congenital disorder in which the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis;surgical corrected   hypospadias  
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narrowing of the prepuce over the glans-penis;treated with circumcision   phimosis  
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bacteria invade the urethra and reproductive tract of men and women   chlamydal infection  
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hard ulcer or sore   chancre  
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sperm count   semen analysis  
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examining by touch   palpation  
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through the skin   percutaneous  
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internal organs   viscera  
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lying on back   supine  
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lying on stomach   prone  
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