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FinalCh15Mix-Match

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia   non-malignant excessive growth of Prostate Gland that results in constriction of the urethra  
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Erectile Dysfunction   inability to achieve/maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse; also called impotency  
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Peyronie's Disease   induration (hardness) of erectile tissue within penis which can cause ED, can cause curvature to penis if induration is asymmetric(sides not balanced)  
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Phimosis   congenital narrowing of prepuce opening that prevents it form being drawn back over glans penis...glans penis can become strangulated and produce an emergency situation  
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Artificial Insemination   procedure in which semen is introduced into the female reproductive tract using a method other than coitus  
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Circumcision   surgical removal of prepuce (usually after birth) to reduce risk of future infections; involves making a incision around base of prepuce  
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Digital Rectal Examination   physical examination involving insertion of a finger into rectum to feel the size/shape of prostate gland through wall of rectum;used to screen the patient for BPH and prostate cancer  
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Prostate-Specific Antigen   clinical test that measure blood levels of protein; elevated levels suggest probable presence of prostate cancer and is often used to evaluate cancer treatment progress  
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Transrectal Ultrasound   placement of an ultrasound probe into rectum to form sound waves that are converted to a image of region; used to visualize, diagnose, and help treat prostate cancer  
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland   used to treat when urethra is obstructed; involves resection of prostate tissue using a retroscope inserted through the urethra; outer covering of prostate and as much tissue as possible is left in tact  
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Chancres   Small ulcers on skin; symptom of STD syphilis  
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Papillomas   wart-like lesions of skin/mucous membranes (genital warts)  
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome   Acquired mainly through exchange of body fluids during sex or by use of contaminated IV needles  
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Chlamydia   most common bacteria-caused; symptoms include arthritis, proctitis and inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva  
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Genital herpes   caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcer-like lesions of genital and anorectal skin/mucous membranes  
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Gonorrhea   Bacteria-caused, produces ulcer like lesions on mucous membranes and skin of genital region; characterized by urethral discharge  
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Hepatitis B   Viral; causes inflammation of the liver/transmitted through body fluid  
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Syphilis   Caused by bacteria called a spirochete; transmitted by direct sexual contact and usually first expressed on the skin by red, painless papules that erode to form small ulcers known as chancres  
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Trichomoniasis   Caused by protozoan which infects the urethra and prostate gland  
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Priapism   an abnormally persistent erection of the penis, often accompanied by pain and tenderness; usually caused by drug overdose  
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