Male Reproductive Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
carcinoma of the testes (cancer) | Malignant tumor of the testicles. |
cryptorchidism; cryptorchism | Undescended testicles. |
hydrocele | Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum |
testicular torsion | Twisting of the spermatic cord. |
varicocele | Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle. |
benign prostatic hyperplasis (BPH) | Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland. |
carcinoma of the prostate (prostate cancer) | Malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) of the prostate gland. |
hypospadias | Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip. |
phimosis | Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis. |
chlamydial infection | Bacterial invasion (by chlamydia trachomatis) of the urethra and reproductive tract. |
gonorrhea | Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa. caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria) |
herpes genitalis | Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) |
human papillomavirus (HPV) infection | Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus. |
TEST PSA test | Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. |
TEST semen analysis | Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid. |
PROCEDURE catration | Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries. |
PROCEDURE circumcision | Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis. |
PROCEDURE digital rectal examination (DRE) | Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland. |
PROCEDURE photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP) | Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser ("laser TURP"). |
PROCEDURE transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) | Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra. |
PROCEDURE vasectomy | Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens. |
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