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CH7-Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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seminiferous tubules

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approximately 900 coiled tubes within the testes in which spermatogenesis occurs

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epididymis

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coiled tube attached to each of the testes that provides for storage, transit, and maturation of sperm;
continuous with the vas deferens

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vas deferens

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duct carrying the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra. The spermatic cord encloses each vas
deferens with nerves, lymphatics, arteries, and veins. The urethra also connects with the urinary bladder
and carries urine outside the body. A circular muscle constricts during intercourse to prevent urination.
(Also called ductus deferens.)

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seminal vesicles

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two main glands located posterior to the base of the bladder that open into the vas deferens. The glands
secrete a thick fluid that forms part of the semen.

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glans penis

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enlarged tip on the end of the penis

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prepuce

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fold of skin covering the glans penis in uncircumcised males (foreskin of the penis)

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pro

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before

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statis

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standing/sitting

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andro

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male

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balano

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glans penis

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epididymo

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epididymis

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orchido

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testes

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vaso

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vessel, duct

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vesiculo

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seminal vesicles

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ism

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state of

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anorchism

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state of absence of testes (bilateral/unilateral)

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balanitits

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inflammation of the glans penis

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benign prostate hyperplasia

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excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland (nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate
gland; as the gland enlarges, it causes narrowing of the urethra, which interferes with the passage of
urine. Symptoms include frequency of urination, nocturia, urinary retention, and incomplete
emptying of the bladder.) (also called benign prostatic hypertrophy)

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balanorrhea

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discharge from glans penis

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cryptorchidism

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state of hidden testis

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epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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orchiepididymitis

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inflammation of the testis and the epididymis

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orchitis

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inflammation of the testis

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prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland

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prostatocytitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland the bladder

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prostatolith

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stones in the prostate gland

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prostatorrhea

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discharge of the prostate gland

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prostatovesiculitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles

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prostatic hyperplasia

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abnormal increase in the number of cells which causes an enlarged prostate gland

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hydrocele

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fluid-filled sac around the testicles called scrotal swelling

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phimosis

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a tightness of the prepuce that prevents its retraction over the glans penis

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priapism

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persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness

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spermatocele

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distention of the epididymis containing an abnormal cyst-like collection of fluid and sperm cells; may cause scrotal swelling

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testicular torsion

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twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis; occurs most often during puberty and often presents with a sudden onset of severe testicular or scrotal pain

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varicocele

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enlarged veins of the spermatic cord; may cause scrotal swelling

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balanoplasty

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surgical repair of the glans penis

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epididymectomy

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excision of the epididymis

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orchiopexy

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surgical fixation of the testicles; used for undescended testis

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orchiectomy

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excision of the testicles; castration

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prostatectomy

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excision of the prostate glands

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prostatocystomy

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incision of the prostate gland and the bladder

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prostatolithotomy

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incision of the prostate gland to remove stones

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prostatovesiculectomy

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excision of the prostate glands and the seminal vesicles

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vasovasotomy

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creation of the artificial openings between ducts (the severed ends of the vas deferens are reconnected in attempt to restore fertility in men)

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vesiculectomy

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excision of the seminal vesicles

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ablation

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destruction of abnormal or excessive tissue by melting, vaporizing, or eroding

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enucleation

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excision of a whole organ or mass without cutting into it

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hydroelectomy

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surgical removal of the fluid-filled sac around the testicle causing scrotal swelling

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morcellation

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cutting or grinding solid tissue into smaller pieces for removal

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andropathy

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disease of the male

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aspermia

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condition of without sperm

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oligospermia

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condition of scanty sperm (may cause infertility)

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orchialgia

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pain in the testis

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spermatolysis

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dissolution of the sperm

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transurethral

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pertaining to through the urethra

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azoospermia

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lack of live sperm in the semen

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BOO

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bladder outlet obstruction

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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HoLEP

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holmium laser enucleation of the prostate gland

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