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Willis Med Terms: Male Repro
Medical terms: Chapter 14 Male Reproductive System
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05/06/2006

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hydrocele
Definition
A hernia of fluid in the testis or tubes leading from the testis
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seminoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the testis
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balanoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the head of the penis
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syphilis
Definition
The STD in which bloodless ulcers called chancres are commonly seen
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH
Definition
Enlargement of the prostate gland causing urinary obstruction most commonly in older men
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varicocele
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"Enlarged, swollen, herniated veins near the testis "
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orchitis
Definition
Inflammation of the testicle
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prostate
Definition
A small conical gland at the base of the male bladder and surrounding the first part of the urethra.
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vasectomy
Definition
Removal of a segment of the vas deferens to produce sterility in the male
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epididymis
Definition
Structure in which sperm is stored prior to ejaculation,situated behind each testicle; testicle and epididymis are located in the scrotum
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vasovasotomy
Definition
Surgical restoration of function of the vas deferens
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"Testicle, testis"
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The combining forms in the terms orchitis and testicular mean
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"prepuce, foreskin"
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The loose casing covering the glans penis; removed by circumcision
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"testis, testicle"
Definition
Male genital gland that produces testosterone.
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Glans penis (head of the penis)
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The combining form in the term balanitis means
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perineum
Definition
The region between the scrotum and anus
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azoospermia
Definition
The condition of semen without living spermatozoa
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ejaculatory duct
Definition
Structure formed by the union of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle duct
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aspermia
Definition
The inability to secrete or ejaculate sperm
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seed
Definition
The combining form in the term spermatic means
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"Human Papilloma Virus, HPV"
Definition
"A virus that causes an infection of the genitals, characterized by the presence of cauliflower-like warts on the genitals "
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scrotum
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"Male genital structure which is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and an epididymis. "
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hypospadias
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The term describing a congenital opening of the male urethra on the underside of the penis
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oligospermia
Definition
The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm
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TURP
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"Transurethral resection of the prostate gland using a resectoscope, a specialized urologic endoscope "
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ultrasound
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The imaging technology used when obtaining a biopsy of the prostate
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urologist
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A specialist physician who specializes in the urinary or urogenital tract
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chlamydia
Definition
The most common bacterial STD that often occurs with no symptoms and is treated only after it has spread
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Human immunodeficiency virus (VIV)
Definition
STD virus causes AIDS
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orchiopexy
Definition
Surgical procedure performed to correct cryptorchism
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