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Medical Terminology Quiz 5.5
Reproduction Male Pathology/Diagnostic procedures/Treatments
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Pharmacology
Professional
10/23/2010

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cryptorchidism
Definition
failure of testes to descend into scrotum before birth
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Testicular carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of testes
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Testicular torsion
Definition
twisting of spermatic cord
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Definition
noncancerous enlargement of prostate gland; common in older men
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Prostate cancer
Definition
malignant tumor of prostate gland
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Priapism
Definition
persistent painful erection; caused by pathology, not sexual stimulation
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Chlamydia
Definition
bacterial genital infection in males and females
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Genital herpes
Definition
viral infection that appears like blisters
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Genital warts
Definition
warts on the genitalia of both males and females; caused by a virus
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Gonorrhea (GC)
Definition
bacterial infection of mucous membranes of males and females
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Definition
sexually transmitted virus that attacks immune system
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Syphilis
Definition
chronic bacterial infection; attacks multiple organs including brain
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Trichomoniasis
Definition
genitourinary infection caused by a protist in both males and females
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Definition
blood test to screen for prostate cancer
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Semen analysis
Definition
Digital rectal exam (DRE)
Manual examination for enlarged prostate
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Castration
Definition
removal of testes
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Circumcision
Definition
removal of prepuce
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Sterilization
Definition
process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive children
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Transurethral resection of prostate (TUR, TURP)
Definition
removal of prostate tissue by inserting device through urethra
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Vasectomy
Definition
removal of a segment of vas deferns to prevent sperm from ejaculating
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vasovasostomy
Definition
reconnects ends of vas deferns to reverse a vasectomy
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Androgen therapy
Definition
replacement of male hormones
Andronate, DepAndro
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Antiprostatic agents
Definition
Shrinks benign prostatic hypertrophy
Proscar, Avodart
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Erectile dysfunction agents
Definition
temporarily produces erection
Viagra, Cialis
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Spermatocide
Definition
Destroys sperm
Semicid, Ortho-Gynol
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