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| external genitalia of male reproductive system |
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| internal male pelvis organs |
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major portion of the vas deferens
seminal vesicles
prostate gland |
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-primary male sex organs
-paired, oval shaped, enclosed in a sac called the "scrotum"
-produce sperm cells and Testosterone hormone |
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microscopic male germ cell
-produces zygote when united with ovum |
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| principal male sex hormone |
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| up to 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs |
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| a coiled tube atop each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, maturation of sperm; continues with the "vas deferens" |
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vas deferens
ductus deferens
seminal duct |
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duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra
(urethra also connects with the urinary bladder and carries urine outside the body. A circular muslce constricts during intercourse to prevent urination) |
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-two main glands located posterior to the base of hte bladder that open into the vas deferens
-the glands secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen |
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encircles the upper end of the urethra
-the prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of hte sperm and ejaculation |
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sac containing the testes and epididymis
-suspended on both sides of and posterior to the penis |
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| male organ of urination adn coitus (sexual intercourse) |
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| enlarged tip on the end of the penis |
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| fold of skin covering the gland penis in incircumcised males (foreskin) |
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| composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions |
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reproductive organs (male or female)
-gonads |
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cavernous urethra
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seminal vesicle and duct
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prostatic urethra
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prepuce, foreskin
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bulbourethral gland (cowper gland) and duct
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| origination and transport of sperm |
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1. seminiferous tubules in testes, sperm formed
2. epididymis
3. vas deferens through the seminal vesicle and duct
4. urethra through the prostate gland through the penis to outside of body |
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glans penis
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epididymis
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orchid, orchi, orch, test
orchid/o, orchi/o, orch/o, test/o |
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testicle
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prostate
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vessel, duct
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seminal vesicle
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sperm, spermat
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sperm, spermatozoa
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state of absent testis
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inflammation of the glans penis
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balanorrhea
balan/o/rrhea |
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discharge from the glans penis
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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
benign prostat/ic hyper/plasia ???? |
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excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland
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cryptorchidism
crypt/orchid/ism |
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state of hidden testes
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epididymitis
epididym/itis |
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inflammation of the epididymis
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orchiepididymitis
orchi/epididym/itis |
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| inflammation of the testis and the epididymis |
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inflammation of the testes
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inflammation of the prostate gland
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prostatocystitis
prostat/o/cyst/itis |
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inflammation of the prostate and bladder
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prostatolith
prostat/o/lith |
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stone in the prostate
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prostatorrhea
prostat/o/rrhea |
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discharge of the prostate
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prostatovesiculitis
prostat/o/vesicul/itis |
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inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
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| erectile dysfunction (ED) |
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inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse
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scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
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tightness of the prepuce (foreskin) that prevents its retraction over the glans penis
-may be congenital or the result of balanitis. Circumcision is the usual treatment
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persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness
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cancer of the prostate gland usually occurring later in life
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cancer of the testicle, usually occurring age 15-35 years of age
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twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis
-occurs most often during puberty, presents sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain. Bc of lack of blood flow to testis, often considered a surgical emergency |
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enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
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balanoplasty
balan/o/plasty |
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surgical repair of the glans penis
surgical term
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epididymectomy
epididym/ectomy |
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excision of an epididymis
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orchidectomy
orchid/ectomy |
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excision of the testis
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excision of the testis
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orchidopexy
orchid/o/pexy |
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surgical fixation of a testicle
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surgical fixation of a testicle
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orchidotomy
incision into the testis |
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incision into the testis
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incision into the testis
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orchioplasty
orchi/o/plasty |
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surgical repair of a testis
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prostatectomy
prostat/ectomy |
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excision of the prostate gland
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prostatocystotomy
prostat/o/cyst/otomy |
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incision into the prostate gland and bladder
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prostatolithotomy
prostat/o/lith/otomy |
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incision into the prostate gland to remove a stone
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prostatovesiculectomy
prostat/o/vesicul/ectomy |
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excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicle
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| excision of a duct (partial excision of the vas deferens bilaterally, resulting in male sterilization) |
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vasovasostomy
vas/o/vas/ostomy |
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creation of artificial openings between ducts
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vesiculectomy
vesicul/ectomy |
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excision of the seminal vesicle(s)
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surgical removal of the prepuce, foreskin
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surgical removal of a hydrocele
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excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, sometimes pelvic lymph nodes
-performed by retropubic or perineal approach, or laparoscopically
-used to treat prostate cancer
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excision of prostate gland through abdominal incision made above the pubic bone and through an incision in the bladder
-used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
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| transurethral incision of the prostate gland |
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a surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions in the bladder neck and prostate gland
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| transurethral microwave thermotherapy |
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a treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by a microwave
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| transurethral resection of the prostate gland |
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surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra
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| transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) |
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ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer.
-sound waves sent and received by a transducer probe that is placed into the rectum
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| prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test |
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measures level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood
-elevated test results may indicate the presence of prostate cancer, urinary or prostatic infection, or excess prostate tissue, as found in benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis
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microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing size, structure, movement of sperm
-used to evaluate male infertility and to determine effectiveness of a vasectomy analysis
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| digital rectal examination (DRE) |
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physical examination in which the health care provider inserts finger into the rectum and palpates the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall
-used to screen for BPH and prostate cancer
-BPH usually presents as a uniform, nontender enlargement, whereas cancer usually presents as a stony hard nodule
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disease of the male
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condition of without sperm
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oligospermia
olig/o/sperm/ia |
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condition of scanty sperm
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spermatolysis
spermat/o/lysis |
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dissolution or destruction of sperm
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| acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
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advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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| human immunodeficiency virus |
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introduction of semen into vagina by artificial means
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lack of live sperm in the semen
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sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacterium C. trachomatis (silent STD)
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sexual intercourse between male and female
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cover for the penis worn during coitus to prevent conception and the spread of STDs
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ejection of semen from the male urethra
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STD caused by Herpesvirus hominis type 2 (herpes simplex virus)
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STD caused by a bacterial organism that inflames mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract
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| human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
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STD caused by a retrovirus that infects T-helper cell of the immune system
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| human papillomavirus (HPV) |
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STD caused by viral infection
-there are more than 40 types of HPV that cause benign or cancerous growths in male or female genitals (venereal warts)
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reduced or absent ability to become pregnant
-generally defined after one year or frequent, unprotected coitus
-may relate to male or female
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climax of sexual stimulation
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period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually begins
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| sexually transmitted disease (STD) |
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infection spread through sexual contact
-STDs affect both males and females, causing damage to reproductive organs and potentially serious health consequences if left untreated
-venereal disease (VD), sexually transmitted infections (STI) |
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venereal disease
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sexually transmitted infection
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sexually transmitted disease
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surgical procedure that renders an individual unable to produce offspring
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STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum
-may be acquired in utero, or (less often) contracted through direct contact with infected tissue
-if untreated, infection usually progresses through three clinical stages with latent period
-initial local infection quickly becomes systemic with widespread dissemination of the bacterium
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STD caused by one-cell organism trichomonas
-infects genitourinary tract
-men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, enlarged prostate gland, or epididymis
-women have vaginal itching, dysuria, vaginal or urethral discharge
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digital rectal examination
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prostate-specific antigen
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human papillomavirus (venereal warts)
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radical prostatectomy
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transurethral incision of the prostate
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transurethral microwave thermotherapy
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transurethral resection of the prostate
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