Chap 14 Flashcards
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bulbourethral
A
pertaining to the bulbous penis and urethra
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epididymis
A
coiled tube attached to testis
2
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ductus deferens
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tube that receives sperm from the epididymis
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genital
A
pertaining to reproduction or to the male or female sex organs
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genitalia
A
external and internal organs of reproduction
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gonad
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testis or ovary
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perineum
A
area between the thighs extending from the coccyx
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gonadal
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pertaining to the testis or ovary
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penis
A
conveys urine and semen to the outside
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penile
A
pertaining to the penis
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perineal
A
pertaining to the perineum
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scrotum
A
sac containing the testes
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scrotal
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pertaining to the scrotum
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sperm
A
mature male sex cell
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seminal vesicle
A
sac of the ductus deferens that produces seminal fluid
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spermatic
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pertaining to sperm
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spermatogenesis
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the process by which male germ cells differentiate into sperm
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Testicle
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one of the male reproductive glands
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bulb
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bulb
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testicular
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pertaining to the testicle
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testis
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same as testicle
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torsion
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the act or result of twisting
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urethr
A
urethra
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didymis
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testis
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genit
primary male or female sex organs
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perine
perineum
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pen
penis
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scrot
scrotum
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semin
semen
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vesic
sac containing fluid
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spermat
sperm
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testicul
testicle
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-al
pertaining to
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-ia
condition
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-ile
pertaining to
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-le
small
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-zoa
animal
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-genesis
creation, formation
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-ic
pertaining to
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-ar
pertaining to
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epi-
above
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androgen
hormone that promotes masculine characteristicts
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libido
sexual desire
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plexus
a weblike network of joined nerves
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semen
penile ejaculate containing sperm and seminal fluid
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seminiferous
pertaining to carrying semen
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tunica vaginalis
covering, particularly of a tubular structure (the sheath of the testis and epididymis)
35
testosterone
powerful androgen produced by testes
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-gen
create, produce
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-ous
pertaining to
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-sterone
steroid
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-alis
pertaining to
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andr
masculine
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semin
semen
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fer
to bear, carry
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test
testis
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cryptorchidism
failure of one or both testes to descent into the scrotum
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vagin
sheath, vagina
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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epididymoorchitis
inflammation of the epididymis and testicle
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hydrocele
collection of fluid in the space of the tunica vaginalis
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin
43
orchiectomy
removal of one or both testes
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orchiopexy
surgical fixation of a testis in the scrotum
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orchitis
inflammation of the testis
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spermatocele
cyst of the epididymis that contains sperm
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varicocele
varicose veins of the spermatic cord
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-ism
condition
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-cele
swelling
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-itis
inflammation
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-pexy
surgical fixation
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-ectomy
surgical excision
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orch
testicle
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orchi
testicle
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epididym
epididymis
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hydr
water
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inguin
groin
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spermat
sperm
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varic
varicosity
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ejaculate
to expel suddenly or the semen expelled in ejaculation
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ejaculation
process of expelling semen suddenly
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ejaculatory
pertaining to ejaculation
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motile
capable of spontaneous movement
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-ity
condition, state
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motility
the ability for spontaneous movement
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prostate
gland surrounding the beginning of the urethra
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-ation
process
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prostatic
pertaining to the prostate
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-ate
composed of, pertaining to
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ejacul
shoot out
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motil
to move
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mot
to move
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azoospermia
absence of living sperm in the semen
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prostat
prostate
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oligospermia
deficient numbers of sperm in the semen
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hypertrophy
increase in the size of the cells in a tissue or organ
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hyperplasia
increase in the number of the cells in a tissue or organ
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hypogonadism
deficient gonad production of sperm, eggs, or hormones
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nocturia
excessive urination at night
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infertility
failure to conceive
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polyuria
excessive production of urine
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prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate
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resectoscope
endoscope for the transurethral removal of lesions
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transurethral
procedure performed through the urethra
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-scope
instrument for viewing
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-trophy
development
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zoo
animal
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sperm
seed
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plas
molding, formation
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gonad
testis or ovary
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fertil
able to conceive
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ur
urine
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resect
cut off
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urethr
urethra
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a-
without
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poly
excessive
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oligo
too few
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hyper
excessive
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balanitis
inflammation of the glans and prepuce of the penis
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hypo
deficient
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noct
night
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trans
across, through
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cavernosa
resembling a cave
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circumcision
to remove part or all of the prepuce
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corpus
major part of a structure
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erectile
capable of erection or being distended with blood
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erection
distended and rigid state of an organ
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freulum
fold of mucous membrane between the glans and the prepuce
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epispadias
condition in which the urethral opening is on the dorsum of the penis
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hypispadias
urethral meatus on the underside of the penis
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phimosis
a condition where the prepuce cannot be retracted
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impotence
inability to achieve an erection
70
glans
head of the penis or clitoris
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paraphimosis
condition in which a retracted prepuce cannot be pulled forward to cover the glans
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spermicide
agent that destroys sperm
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prepuce
fold of skin that covers the glans penis
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spongiosum
spongelike tissue
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balan
Glans penis
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spermicidal
pertaining to the killing of sperm; or destructive to sperm
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cavern
cave
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cis
to cut
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spad
tear or cut
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erect
to set up, straught
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-cide
destroy
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phim
muzzle
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)`
infection with the HIV virus
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-um
tissue
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spongios
sponge
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-ias
condition
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-osis
condition
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circum-
around
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para
abnormal
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chancre
primary lesion of syphlis
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chlamydia
an STD caused by infection with Chlamydia, a species of bacteria
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condom
a sheath or cover for the penis or vagina to prevent conception and infection
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gonorrhea
specific contagious sexually transmitted infection
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human immunodeficiency virus
etiologic agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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human papilloma virus (HPV)
causes warts on the skin and genitalia and can increase the risk for cervical cancer
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molluscum contagiosum
STD caused by a virus
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opportunistic infection
an infection that causes disease when the immune system is compromised for other reasons
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replication
reproduction to produce an exact copy
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syphilis
sexually transmitted disease caused by a spirochete
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trichomnas
a parasite causing an STD
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trichomoniasis
infection with trichomonas vaginalis
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-ency
condition
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-oma
tumor
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-ist
agent, specialist
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-iasis
condition
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immun
immune response
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defici
lacking, inadequate
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drome
running
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gon
seed
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human
human being
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papill
pimple
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mollusc
soft
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contagi
transmissible by contact
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opportun
take advantage of
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replic
reply
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trich
hair
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monas
single unit
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mon
single
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syn-
together
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ablation
removal of tissue to destroy its function
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brachytherapy
radiation therapy in which the source of irradiation is implanted in the tissue to be treated
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cirumcision
to remove part or all of the prepuce
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cryosurgery
ise of liquid nitrogen or argon gas to freeze and kill abnormal tissue
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digital
pertaining to a finger or toe
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enucleation
removal of an entire structure without rupture
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orchiectomy
removal of one testis or both testes
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orchiopexy
surgical fixation of a testus in the scrotum
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prostatectomy
surgical removal of the prostate
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resection
removal of a specific part of an organ or struture
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radical surgery
surgical procedure in which the affected organ is removed along with the blood and lymph supply to that organ
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surgical
relating to surgery
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urethrotomy
incision of a stricture of the urethra
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vasectomy
excision of a segment of the ductus (vas) deferens
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vasovasoectomy
reanastomosis of the ductus deferens to restore the flow of sperm
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ab-
take away
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brachy
short
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e-
out of, from
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lat
to take
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therapy
treatment
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cry
ice cold
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surg
operate
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digit
finger or toe
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nucle
kernal
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orchi
testicle
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sect
cut off
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vas
duct
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-pexy
surgical fixation
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-ery
condition, process of
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-ical
pertaining to
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-stomy
new opening
