Ch. 9: Male Reproductive System Flashcards
testicular cancer
malignant tumor of the testicles
cryptorchidism; cryptorchism
undescended testicles
hydrocele
sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord
varicocele
enlarged, dilated veins near the testicles
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
benign growth of cells within the prostate gland
prostate cancer
malignant tumor of the prostate gland
hypospadias
congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip
Peyronie disease
abnormal curvature of the penis
phimosis
narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis
chlamydia
bacterial infection of the urethra and reproductive tract
gonorrhea
inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)
herpes genitalis
infection of the skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)
human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region by the human papillomavirus
syphilis
chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)
PSA test
measurement of levels of a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood
semen analysis
microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
casteration
surgical excision of the testicles or ovaries
circumcision
surgical procedure to remove the prepuce (foreskin) of the penis
digital rectal examination (DRE)
finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
photoselective vaporization of the prostate (GreenLight PVP)
removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a green light laser (Laser “TURP”)
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
removal of portions of prostate gland through the urethra
vasectomy
bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
