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Male Reproductive System: Pronunciation of Terms

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Definition
Bulbourethral Glands   Pair of exocrine glands near male urethra. Secrete fluid into urethra. AKA Cowper Glands  
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Ejaculation   Ejection of sperm and fluid from male urethra  
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Ejaculatory Duct   Tube through which semen enters male urethra  
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Epididymis (plural: epididymides)   One of a pair long, tightly coiled tubes above each testis. Stores and carries sperm from seminiferous tubules to vas deferens  
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Erectile Dysfunction   Inability of adult male to achieve an erection; impotence  
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Flagellum   Hair-like projection on sperm cell that makes it motile  
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Fraternal twins   Two infants resulting from fertilization of two separate ova by two separate sperm cells  
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Glans Penis   Sensitive tip of penis; comparable to clitoris in female  
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Identical Twins   Two infants resulting from division of one fertilized egg into two distinct embryos. Conjoined twins are incompletely separated identical twins  
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Interstitial cells of the testes   Specialized cells that lie adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in testes. Produce testosterone. AKA Leydig Cells  
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Parenchymal tissue   Essential distinctive cells of an organ. In testis, seminiferous tubules that produce sperm are parenchymal  
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Penis   Male external organ or reproduction  
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Perineum   External region between anus and scrotum in male  
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Prepuce   Foreskin, fold of skin covering tip of penis  
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Prostate Gland   Exocrine gland at base of male urinary bladder. Secretes fluid that contributes to semen during ejaculation.  
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Scrotum   External sac that contains the testes  
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Semen   Spermatozoa (sperm cells) and seminal fluid (prostatic and seminal vesicle secretions) discharged from urethra during ejaculation  
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Seminal Vesicles   Paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid (major component of semen) into vas deferens  
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Seminiferous Tubules   Narrow coiled tubules that produce sperm in testes  
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Spermatozoon (plural: spermatozoa)   Sperm cell  
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Sterilization   Procedure that removes a person's ability to produce or release reproductive cells; removal of testicles, vasectomy, and oophorectomy are sterilization procedures  
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Stromal Tissue   Supportive, connective tissue of an organ, distinguished from its parenchyma. AKA stroma  
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Testies (plural: testes)   Male gonad (testicle) that produces spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone.  
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Testosterone   Hormone secreted by interstitial tissue of testes; responsible for male sex characteristics  
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Vas Deferens   Narrow tube (one on each side) carrying sperm from epididymis toward urethra. AKA ductus deferens  
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Carcinoma of the Testes (tesicular cancer)   Malignant tumor of testicles.  
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Cryptorchidism; Cryptorchism   Undescended testicles  
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Hydrocele   Sac of clear fluid in scrotum  
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Testicular Torsion   Twisting of the spermatic cord  
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Varicocele   Englarged, dilated veins near testicle  
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)   Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland -TURP relieves obstruction  
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Carcinoma of the Prostate (prostate cancer)   Malignant tumor of the prostate gland -Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) detect tumor at later stage  
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Hypospadias   Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of its tip  
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Phimosis   Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis  
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Chlamydial Infection   Bacterial invasion of the urethra and reproductive tract  
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Gonorrhea   Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)  
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Herpes Genitalis   Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV)  
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection   Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the HPV  
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Syphilis   Chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)  
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PSA test   Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood  
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Semen Analysis   Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid  
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Castration   Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries  
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Circumsicion   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 (laser TURP)  
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)   Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through urethra  
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Vasectomy   Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens -Ligation (tying and binding off)  
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Androgen   Testosterone; testes in males and adrenal glands in me/women produce androgens  
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Aspermia   Lack of semen (sperm and fluid)  
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Azoospermia   Lack of spermatozoa in the semen  
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Balanitis   Inflammation caused by overgrowth of organisms (bacteria and yeast)  
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Chancre   hard ulcer or sore  
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Cryogenic surgery   Technique for prostate cancer treatment using freezing temperatures to destroy cancer cells  
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Embryonal Carcinoma   Hemorrhagic mass  
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Epididymitis   inflammation usually caused by bacteria  
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Impotence   inability of a male to sustain an erection or achieve ejaculation  
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Oligospermia   Pertaining to scanty amount of sperm  
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Orchiectomy   Castration in males; orchidectomy  
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Orchitis   caused by injury or by mumps virus, also infects the salivary glands  
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Penile   (ile) pertaining to penis  
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Penoscrotal   Pt. to penis and scrotum  
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Prostatectomy   removal of prostate gland  
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Prostatitis   inflammation of prostate gland. often associated with urethritis and infection of lower urinary tract  
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-spadias   condition of tearing or cutting  
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phim/o   muzzle  
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brachy-   near  
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Purulent   pus-filled  
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gon/o   seed  
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Seminoma   -most common tumor -arises from embryonic cells in testes -pale, homogeneous mass  
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Spermatogenesis   formation of sperm  
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Spermolytic   breakdown of sperm  
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Teratoma   tumor occurs in testes- malignant ovaries- benign -composed of different types of tissue  
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Testicular   cancer in the testes  
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Vasovasostomy   reversal of vasectomy; urologist rejoins the cut ends of the vas deferens  
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