Ch9- STD & Tests Word Scramble
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gonorrhea | inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by infection with gonococci |
herpes genitalis | infection of the skin and mucosa of the genitals, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and marked by blisters |
syphilis | chronic STD caused by a spirochete |
PSA test | measures levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood |
semen analysis | ejaculated fluid is examined microscopically |
castration | surgical excision of testicles or ovaries |
circumcision | surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis |
digital rectal examination (DRE) | finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland |
photoselective vaporization of the prostate (greenlight PVP) | removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser |
transurethral resection of the prostate | excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra |
vasectomy | bilateral surgical removal of part of the vas deferens |
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