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CH 14: Male Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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Define Epididymis

A

Coiled tube attached to testis

epi- = above
-didymsis = testis

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Define Genitalia

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External and internal organs of reproduction

-ia = condition
genit- = primary male or female sex organs

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Define Genital

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Pertaining to the gonads; male / female sex organs

-al = pertaining to
genit- = primary male or female sex organs

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Define External Male Genitalia

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Penis, scrotum, testes

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Define Gamete

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Reproductive cell (male sperm or female ova)

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Define Gonad(s)

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Testis or ovary; refers to male or female reproductive organs

gonad/o- = gonad, organ
gonad- = producing gametes (reproductive cells)

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Define Penis

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Conveys urine and semen to the outside, an organ of reproduction

pen- = penis

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Define Penile

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Pertaining to the penis

-ile = pertaining to
pen- = penis

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Define Perineum

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Area between the thighs, extending from the coccyx to the pubis

perine- = perineum

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Define Scrotum

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Sac containing the testes; provides a cooler environment for the testes

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Define Vesicle

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A small sac formed by a membrane and filled with liquid

-le = small
vesic- = sac containing fluid

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Define Sperm

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Mature male sex cell, male gamete

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Define Spermatogenesis

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creation / formation of sperm;

process by which male germ cells differentiate into sperm

-genesis = creation, formation
spermat/o- = sperm

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Define Stricture

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Abnormal narrowing of a tube

draw tight in Latin

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Define Testicle, Testis

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Male reproduction organ

plural: testicles, testes

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Define Torsion

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Act or result of twisting; as in testicular or ovarian torsion (this is a medical emergency)

to twist in Latin

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Define Urology

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Study of the urinary system

-logy = study of
ur/o- = urine, urinary system

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Define Urologist

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Specialist in treating disorders of the urinary tract

-logist = one who studies, specialist
ur/o- = urine, urinary system

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Define Androgen

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Hormones that promotes masculine characteristics

-gen = create, produce
andr/o- = masculine

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Define Libido

A

Sexual desire

lust in Latin

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Define Semen

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Penile discharge / ejaculate containing sperm and seminal fluid

semin/i- = semen

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Define Testosterone

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Steroid of the testis;

powerful androgen produced by the intersitial cells of the testes

-sterone = steroid
test/o- = testis, testicle

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Define Anorchism

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Absence of the testes

an- = not, without
-ism = condition
-orch- = testicle

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Define Cryptorchism

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Condition of hidden testis;

failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

-ism = condition
crypt- = hidden
-orch- = testicle

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Define Epididymitis

A

Inflammation / infection of the epididymis;

coiled tube attached to the testis

-itis = inflammation / infection
epididym- = epididymis

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26
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Define Hydrocele

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Collection of fluid in the space of the tunica vaginalis

-cele = swelling, hernia
hydr/o- = water

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Define Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin

-al = pertaining to
inquin/o- = groin

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Define Orchitis

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Inflammation / infection of a testis

-itis = inflammation / infection
orchi/o- = testicle

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Define Ejaculate

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To expel suddenly;

or the semen expelled in ejaculation

-ate = composed of, pertaining to
ejacul- = shoot out

30
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Define Ejaculation

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Process of expelling semen suddenly

-ation = process, action
ejacul- = shoot out

31
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Define Motile

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Capable of movement

-ile = pertaining to
mot- = to move

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Define Motility

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The ability for spontaneous movement

-ity = condition, state
motil- = to move

33
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Define Prostate

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Gland surrounding the beginning of the urethra

prostat- = prostate

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Define Sterile

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1) not capable of producing offspring (aka infertile)

2) free from all living organisms and their spores

35
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Define Aspermia

A

Absence of living sperm in the semen

-ia = condition, pathological state
a- = without
-sperm- = seed / sperm

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Define Oligospermia

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Deficient numbers of sperm in the semen

-ia = condition, pathological state
oligo- = scanty, too few
-sperm- = seed / sperm

37
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Define Hyperplasia

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An increase in the number of the cells in a tissue or organ

hyper- = excessive
-plasia = formation, development

38
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Define Prostatic Hyperplasia

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A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

hyper- = excessive
-plasia = formation, development

39
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Define Hypogonadism

A

Deficient gonad production of sperm, eggs, or hormones

-ism = condition
hypo- = deficient, insufficient
-gonad- = testis or ovary

40
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Define Male Infertility

A

Failure to conceive; inability to conceive over a long period of time (usually 12 months)

-ity = condition
in- = not, without
-fertil- = able to conceive

41
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Define Sterility

A

A physiological inability to conceive

42
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Define prefix in-

A

not

43
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Define Nocturia

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Excessive urination at night

-ia = condition, pathologic state
noct- = night
-ur- = urine

44
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Define Polyuria

A

Excessive production of urine;

refers to excessive volume, not # of times)

-ia = condition, pathological state
poly- = many, much, excessive
-ur- = urine

45
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Define Prostatitis

A

Inflammation of the prostate

-itis = inflammation
prostat- = prostate

46
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Define Transurethral

A

Passing through or performed by way of the urethra

-al = pertaining to
trans- = across, through
-urethr- = urethra

47
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Define Balanitis

A

Inflammation of the glans and prepuce of the penis

-itis = inflammation, infection
balan- = glans penis

48
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Define Epispadias

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Condition in which the urethral opening is on the upper aspect (aka. dorsum) of the penis

-ias = condition, pathologic state
epi- = above
-spad- = tear or cut

49
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Define Erectile

A

Capable of erection or being distended with blood

-ile = pertaining to
erect- = to set up, straight

50
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Define Erection

A

Distended and rigid state of an organ

-ion = aciton, state of, condition
erect- = to set up, straight

51
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Define Glans

A

Head of the penis or clitoris

52
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Define Hypospadias

A

A condition in which the urethral meatus appears at some point on the underside of the penis

-ias = condition, pathologic state
hypo- = below
-spad- = tear or cut

53
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Define Impotence

A

Inability to achieve an erection or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse

aka erectile dysfunction (ED)

inability in Latin

54
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Define Phimosis

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A condition where the prepuce cannot be retracted

-osis = abnormal condition
phim- = muzzle

55
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Define Prepuce

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Foreskin; fold of skin that covers the glans penis

56
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Define Priapism

A

Persistent erection of the penis

derived from “Priapus,” mythical roman god of procreation

57
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Define Smegma

A

Oily material produced by the glans and prepuce

58
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Define Spermicide

A

Agent that destroys sperm

-cide = destroy
sperm/i- = sperm

59
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Define Spermicidal

A

an agent that kills sperm; pertaining to be destructive to sperm

-al = pertaining to
-cide = destroy
sperm/i- = sperm

60
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Define Condom

A

A sheath or cover for the penis or vagina to prevent conception and infection

sheath or cover in Old English

61
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Define Contagious

A

Can be transmitted from person to person

OR

from a person to a surface to a person.

62
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Define word root -therapy

A

treatment

63
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Define Circumcision

A

To remove part or all of the prepuce (foreskin)

-ion = action, state of condition
circum- = around
-cis- = to cut

64
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Define Orchiectomy

A

Surgical removal of one or both testes

(Orchidectomy)

-ectomy = surgical excision
orchi- = testicle

65
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Define Orchiopexy

A

Surgical fixation of a testis

-pexy = surgical fixation
orchi/o- = testicle

66
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Define Prostatectomy

A

Surgical removal of the prostate

-ectomy = surgical excision (removal)
prostat- = prostate

67
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Define Vasectomy

A

Excision of a segment of the ductus deferens to inhibit release of sperm

-ectomy = surgical excision (removal)
vas- = duct

68
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Define Vasovasostomy

A

Re-anastomosis of the ductus deferens to restore the flow of sperm

surgical reconnection of two ducts to restore the flow of sperm

aka Vasectomy Reversal

-stomy = surgical opening
vas/o- = duct

69
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Define Anastomosis

A

A surgical connection between two tubular structures

(Re-anastomosis happens in Vasovasostomy)

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