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Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_11

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circumcision   surgical removal of foreskin (prepuce) surrounding the end of the penis  
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Cowper gland   bulbourethral gland  
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cryogenic surgery   use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze or destroy tissue  
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cryptorchism   one or both testes fail to descend from the abdomen in the scrotal sac near the time of birth  
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ejaculation   ejection of sperm & fluid from the male urethra as a result of sexual stimulation  
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ejaculatory duct   tube through which semen enters the male urethra  
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embryonal carcinoma   malignant tumor of the testes  
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epididymis   one of a pair of long, tightly coiled tubes lying on top of each testis; carries sperm cells to the vas deferens  
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epididymitis   inflammation of an epididymis  
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erectile dysfunction   inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; impotence  
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eunuch   male who is castrated before reaching puberty  
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flagellum   hair-like projection on a sperm cell that makes it motile  
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fraternal twins   2 infants born from a pregnancy resulting from fertilization of 2 separate ova  
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glans penis   sensitive tip, surrounded by foreskin, of the penis  
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gonorrhea   STI involving inflammation of genital tract mucous membranes & caused by gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)  
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herpes genitalis   STI of the skin & mucosa of the genitals caused by the herpes simplex virus & marked by blisters  
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hydrocele   hernia (sac of clear, watery fluid) within scrotum  
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hypospadias   congenital anomaly in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis  
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identical twins   2 infants resulting from division of 1 fertilized egg into 2 separate embryos  
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impotence   inability of an adult male to achieve an erection; erectile dysfunction  
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interstitial cells   in testes, these cells lie between the seminiferous tubules & produce testosterone  
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ligation   tying off a tube or blood vessel; threads or wire is used  
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oilgospermia   scanty sperm count  
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orchiectomy   removal or excision of a testis  
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orchiopexy   surgical fixation of an undescended testis in the scrotum  
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orchitis   inflammation of a testis  
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parenchyma   functional, essential tissue of an organ; seminiferous tubules are parenchyma of testis  
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perineum   in a male, external area between the anus & scrotum  
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phimosis   narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the gland penis  
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prepuce   fold of skin covering the glans penis, foreskin  
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prostate gland   exocrine gland at the base of the urinary bladder in men; it secrete fluid into the urethra during ejaculation  
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prostatectomy   removal or excision of prostate gland  
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prostatic   increased growth of prostate gland in numbers of cells; this is a hyperplasia benign condition (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)  
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prostatitis   inflammation of prostate gland  
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purulent   pus-filled; forming or containing pus  
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scrotum   sac that contains testes & associated organs  
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semen   fluid discharged at ejaculation; consisting of sperm cells & secretions from the prostate gland, seminal vesicles & bulbourethral glands  
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seminal vesicle   one of a pair of sac-like male exocrine gland lying behind the urinary (remove vesicle) bladder & opening into the vas deferens; secretes fluid that is the major part of semen  
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seminiferous tubules   narrow, coiled tubules that produce spermatozoa in the testes  
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seminoma   malignant tumor within a testis  
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spermatogenesis   formation of sperm cells  
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spermatozoa   sperm cells  
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spermatozoon   single sperm cell  
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spermolytic   pertaining to destruction of sperm cells  
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sterilization   procedure that removes an individual's ability to produce or release reproductive cells  
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stroma   supportive, connective tissue of an organ  
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syphilis   STI caused by bacteria (spirochetes); an ulcer (chancre) on genitalia is a characteristic lesion  
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teratoma   malignant tumor of a testis or ovary; composed of embryonic cells that develop into different types of tissue  
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testicular   pertaining to a testis or testicle  
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testicular torsion   twisting of spermatic cord & blood vessels of testes  
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testis   male gonad that produces spermatozoa & hormone, testosterone  
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testosterone   male hormone secreted by the interstitial cells of testes  
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varicocele   enlarged, dilated veins near a testicle  
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vas deferens   narrow tube (one on each side) that carries sperm from the epididymis into the body, around the urinary bladder toward the urethra  
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vasectomy   removing a piece of each vas deferens & tying off each end  
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vasovasostomy   new opening (anastomosis) of the ends of a severed vas deferens; surgical procedure that reverses a vasectomy  
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mucopurulent   emission or secretion of fluid containing mucus and pus  
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spirochete   spiral-shaped bacterium causing syphilis  
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prostatic specific antigen   PSA - protein produced by the prostate & elevated in patients with cancer  
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PSA assay   an elevation in PSA could indicate conditions such as prostatitis, prostatic cancer or BPH  
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BPH   enlarged prostate, a decrease in the urinary stream, urgency, blood in the urine, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and infection as a result of urinary retention.  
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prostatron   Also called TUMT or Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy. A catheter is placed within the bladder and positioned within the prostate, then the antenna emits microwaves. This procedure increases the passageway allowing for easier urination.  
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prostatic acid phosphatase   PAP - is an enzyme produced by the prostate. It may be found in increased amounts in men who have prostate cancer; highest levels of acid phosphatase are found in metastasized prostate cancer  
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TNM staging system   based on the extent of the tumor (T), the extent of spread to the lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastasis (M). A number is added to each letter to indicate the size or extent of the tumor and the extent of spread.  
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Gleason Score   A Gleason score is given to prostate cancer based upon its microscopic appearance.[1] Cancers with a higher Gleason score are more aggressive and have a worse prognosis.  
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retropubic approach to prostatectomy   6" incision below umbilicus allows prostate gland removal, along with pelvic lymph node dissection  
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perineal approach to prostatectomy   prostate removed through incision between anus or scrotum; minimizes visible scarring but may need separate incision for lymph node removal  
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laparoscopic approach to prostatectomy   several tiny 1" incisions with a larger one for actual removal of prostate from body; long-term benefits still being evaluated  
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adjuvant hormone therapy   inhibit the action or block the production of testosterone and other male hormones  
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