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Male reproductive system

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Scrotal sac   The external sac for the testicles  
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Glans penis   Tip of the penis  
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Circumcision   Sx removal in which the foreskin of the penis is removed  
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Impotence   Inability of male to achieve erection of the penis  
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Cryptorchidism   Condition of undies ended testicles Absence of one or both testicles from the scrotum  
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Syphilis   The chancre is the penile lesion associated with syphilis  
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Balaitis   Inflammation of the glans penis and the mucous membrane beneath it  
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Epispadias   A congenital birth defect. In which the urethra opens on the "upper side" Of the penis at some point near the glans  
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Hypospadias   A congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the "underside" of the Penis instead of at the end  
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Chlamydia   Sexually transmitted disease effects both male and female Woman/ cervix. Men / epididymis  
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Gonorrhea   Sexually transmitted disease Greenish / yellow drainage of pus from the urethra  
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Orchiopexy   Sx fixation of a testicle  
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Orchioplasty   Sx repair of the testes  
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Orchiectomy   Sx removal of a testicle  
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Anorchism   Absence of one or both testicals  
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Function of Cowper's gland   A pair of pea - sized glands that empty into the urethra just before It extends through the penis  
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Testes / male gonads   Produces sperm  
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Phimosis   Tightness of the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis that prevents it from being pulled back ( opening of the fore skin tightens and may cause difficult with urination  
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Orchitis   Inflammation of the testes due to a virus bacterial infection or injury May effect either one or both ( Orchitis typically results from the mumps virus  
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Semen   Formation of sperm  
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Varicocele   Condition of abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatci cord leading to the testicles  
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Prostatectomy   Sx removal of the prostate gland  
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VDRL   A serological test for syphilis Test performed with blood serum Used for primary and secondary Venereal. Disease. Research laboratory  
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Testes/ testicals   Male gonads Small ovoid glands located near the kidneys during development stage Before or soon after birth they descend through inuinal canal into scrotum  
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Responsible for / testes   Production of sperm ( the male germ cell) Secretion of testosterone ( hormone causing secondary sex changes in male with onset of puberty  
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Scrotum   Sac located posterior to the penis Contains seminiferous tubulers responsible for secreting testosterone  
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Epididymis   Tightly coiled tube Sperm mature in the epididymis becoming fertile and motile  
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Vas deferens / ductus deferens   Straight tube continuous with epididymis Enlarges to form a sac-like. Dilation (ampulla) near prostate gland Merges with the seminal vesicle to form ejaculation  
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Seminal vesicle   Secrete seminal fluid Thick yellowish Fluid Large part,of the volume of semen  
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Prostate gland   Lies just below the urinary bladder Transports thin milky colored alkaline secretions which enhance the motility Of the sperm muscular action gland  
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Urethra    
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Epididymis   Mature sperm are stored in  
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Benign prostatic hypertropy   Benign enlargement of prostate gland Creates pressure on the upper part of the urethra or neck of bladder Causing obstruction of flow  
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Carcinoma of the prostate   Malignant growth on prostate  
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Carcinoma of the testes   Malignant growth on the testes Also called testicular cancer  
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Hydrocele   Accumulation of fluid in any sac like cavity Scrotal sac or along the spermatic cord  
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Inguinal hernia   Protrusion of part of the intestines. Through a weaker spot in the muscle Intestines pushes into and sometimes fills the entire scrotal sac  
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Premature ejaculation   Discharge of seminal fluid prior to complete erection  
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Prostatitsis   Inflammation of the prostate gland  
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AIDS   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome T- cells (deadly virus that destroys the T lymphocytes  
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HIV   Human immunodeficiency virus Replicates itself in the T - cells  
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Syphilis primary   STD lesion that may involve any organ or tissue Small painless red pustules Known as ( chancre) Cured with penicillin G  
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Syphilis secondary   Occurs approximately two months later then primary Non itching rash on plans of hands and sole of feet Can still be treated with penicillin Can be dormant 5-20 years  
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Tertiary syphilis   Final and most serious stage Lesions have invaded the body organs and systems Lesions are not reversible Damage brain spinal cord and heart  
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Trichomoniasis   STD Protozoal infection Yeast / fungus Woman will have itching burning strong smell Discharge of greenish yellow  
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Castration   Sx removal of testicles Known as Orchiectomy or Orchidectomy in men Oophorectomy in women  
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Cystoscopy   Process of visualizing the urinary track threw a cystoscope  
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Balaitis   Inflammation of the penis glad  
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Scrotum   Sac that houses the penis  
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Ejaculation   The processes of expelling semun for the male urethra  
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Glans penis   Tip of the penis  
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Chancre   A skin lesion usually of primary syphilis  
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Pre puce   A loose retractable fold of the skin covering the tip of the penis  
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Hypospadies   A congenital defect. In which the urethra opens on the underside of the penis  
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Epispadias   Congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the upper side of the penis at some point near the glans  
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Spermatogenesis   The formation of sprem  
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