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ductus deferens

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the tube that transports mature sperm from the epididymis to the urethra

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epididymis

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the coiled tubule that lies against the testes; serves as the location for sperm
maturation and storage

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glans penis (glans)

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the rounded tip at the distal end of the penis

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penile

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pertaining to the penis

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penis

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the male sex organ for copulation

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prepuce

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foreskin; the fold of skin that covers the glans penis or the female clitoris

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prostate gland

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the gland at the base of the male bladder surrounding the urethra

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scrotum

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a retractable sac containing the testes; retractability and extension of this sac is required because spermatogenesis requires a lower temperature

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testicle/testis

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singular male gonad; testes/testicles – plural male gonads

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androgens

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male sex hormones; mainly initiate the development of male physical characteristics; testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), etc

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ejaculation

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the powerful expulsion of semen from the penis

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genitalia/genitals

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external and internal organs of reproduction

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gonad

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the male or female reproductive organ that produce reproductive cells: testes or ovaries

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perineum

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area that extends from below the external genitalia and the anus

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pubic region/genital region

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the area of the external genitals

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semen

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a mixture of sperm cells and secretions from the accessory glands

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sexual intercourse – coitus, copulation

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the insertion of the penis into the vagina

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sperm

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mature male sex cell

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testosterone

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the primary male androgen

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anorchidism

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the absence of one or both testicles; could be due to trauma, doesn’t infer congenital
condition

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aspermia

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condition of no sperm

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans and prepuce of the penis

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balanorrhea

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a discharge, often purulent, from the glans penis due to an infection

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland commonly seen in males over age 50

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cryptorchidism
failure of one or both testes to descend from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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epispadias
the urethral meatus is located on the dorsum (upper surface) of the shaft of the penis instead of the tip of the glans
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impotence/erectile dysfunction
inability to achieve an erection or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse
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oligospermia
scanty amount/deficient numbers of sperm in the semen
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orchialgia/testalgia
testicular pain
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orchitis
inflammation of the testis
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phimosis
a narrowing or tightening of the prepuce so that it cannot be retracted to expose the glans penis
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priapism
a persistent and painful erection of the penis
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prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate
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sterility
Not capable of producing offspring; a man's inability to impregnate a fertile female after a year of intercourse due to issues with sperm production, quality, or transport
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testicular hydrocele
a swelling in the scrotum caused by a buildup of fluid around the testicle; can be due to injury, inflammation or infection
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testicular torsion
a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord, which reduces or cuts off blood flow; a medical emergency due to the risk of losing a testicle
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digital rectal exam
assessment of the size and texture of the prostate gland by inserting fingers into the anus to palpate the prostate gland through the rectal wall
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castration
removal of the testicles
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condom
a cover for the penis that creates a barrier to the release of sperm; it is one of several barrier contraceptives
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circumcision
surgical removal of the prepuce
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orchidopexy
surgical fixation (reattachment in the correct position) to move an undescended testis into the scrotum; used to treat cryptorchidism
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
a surgical procedure used to remove portions of the prostate gland by accessing it through the urethra
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vasectomy
excision (removal) of a segment of the ductus deferens to inhibit release of sperm
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vasovasostomy
a surgical procedure that reverses a vasectomy
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candidiasis
a yeast infection that affects mostly women; extreme itching and/or soreness and redness in the vaginal area, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that looks like cottage cheese
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chlamydia
one of the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease; known as the ”silent epidemic” because it is largely asymptomatic in women
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genital herpes
herpes can show up as cold sores or fever blisters, as well as patches of vesicles in the genital or anal area that may spread to other parts of the body
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gonorrhea
associated with a yellowish-green penile or vaginal discharge; called :”the clap” or “the drip”
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hepatitis r/t STIs – hepatitis B (HBV)
is most commonly from of hepatitis spread from sexual intercourse. It is also spread via sharing of needles
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system
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human papilloma virus (HPV)
the most common sexually transmitted infection; most concerning are the strains that lead to cervical cancer
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syphilis
a bacterial sexually transmitted disease; four-stages of this disease; most frequently associated with a firm, round painless sore called a chancre
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-tomy
surgical incision (cutting into)
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-ectomy
surgical excision (removal)
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-pexy
surgical fixation (attach to the correct position)
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-ostomy
surgical opening (creating a hole)
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scrot/o
scrotum
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andr/o
male
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pen/o
penis
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vas/o
vessel, canal
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vesic/o
sac containing fluid

Medical Terminology (12 decks)

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