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WSU Pathophysiology Unit 8- Male reproductive disorders
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Pathology
Undergraduate 2
04/15/2012

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What is Urethritis?
Definition
An Inflammation of the urethra w/o bladder involvement.
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What is Phimosis?
Definition
When foreskin can't retract down the penile shaft (distal to proximal).
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What is Paraphimosis?
Definition
Fore skin is retracted and too tight to stretch up the penile shaft (proximal to distal).
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What is Peyronie Disease?
Definition
Thickening of the corpus cavernosa with fibrous plaques that results in lateral curvature.
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What disease is known as "Bent-nail syndrome"?
Definition
Peyronie Disease
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What disease is characterized as inflammation of the glans penis, usually caused by an accumulation of smegma under foreskin?
Definition
Balanitis
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What is Priapism?
Definition
An erection that last a longtime/permanent.
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What is Hydrocele?
Definition
A scrotal swelling due to collection of fluid within the tunica vaginalis.
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What is Spermatocele?
Definition
A cyst located between the head of the epididymis and testis.
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What is Cryptochidism?
Definition
Failure of testis to descend into scrotum.
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What is Orchitis?
Definition
It is an acute inflammation of the testes.
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What is epididymitis?
Definition
Inflammation of epididymis; usually due to a sexually transmitted microorganism in young males.
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95% of prostate neoplasms are...?
Definition
Adenocarcinomas
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What is Neisseria gonorrhea?
Definition
A gram negative diplococcus that produces a endotoxin that damages the mucosa of the uterine (Fallopian) tubes.
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