Chapter 13 Flashcards
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libido
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psychological and physical drive for sexual activity
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gamete
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reproductive cell (ovum or sperm) that contains one half of the chromosomes required to produce an offspring of the species
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semen
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fluid containing sperm and secretions from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system
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sphincter
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ringlike muscle that opens and closes a body opening to allow or restrict passage through the structure
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testosterone
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androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the male sex organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate
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andr/o
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male
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balan/o
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glans penis
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crypt/o
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hidden
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epididym/o
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epididymis
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genit/o
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genitalia
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gonad/o
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gonads
sex glands
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olig/o
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scanty
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orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o, test/o
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testis
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perine/o
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perineum (area between scrotum, or vulva in the female and anus)
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prostat/o
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prostate gland
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spermat/o, sperm/o
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spermatozoa
sperm cells
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varic/o
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dilated vein
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vas/o
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vessel
vas deferens
duct
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vesicul/o
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seminal vesicle
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-cide
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killing
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-genesis
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forming
producing
origin
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-ism
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condition
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-spadias
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slit
fissure
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brachy-
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short
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epi-
above
| upon
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balanitis
inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis caused by bacteria, fungi, or a virus
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erectile dysfunction (ED)
Repeated inability to initiate or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse
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hypogonadism
decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gonads
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hypospadias
congenital abnormality where the opening of the male urethra is on the undersurface of the penis instead of the tip
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phimosis
stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot be retracted over the glands penis
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priapism
prolonged and often painful erection of the penis, which occurs without sexual stimulation
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prostatitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate
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testicular abnormalities
any of the various disorders that affect the testes
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anorchism
absence of one or both testicles
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epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
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hydrocele
swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless
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orchitis
painful swelling of one or both testes, commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty
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spermatocele
abnormal, fluid filled sac that develops in the epididymis and may or may not contain sperm
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testicular mass
New tissue growth that appears on one or both testes and may be malignant or benign
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testicular torsion
spontaneous twisting of a testicle within the scrotum, leading to a decrease in blood flow to the affected testicle
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varicocele
swelling and distention of veins of the spermatic cord, somewhat resembling varicose veins of the legs
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sterility
inability to produce offspring
| in male, inability to fertilize the ovum
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digital rectal exam (DRE)
screening test that assesses the rectal wall surface for lesions or evaluates abnormalities of the pelvic area
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orichiectomy
removal or one or both testicles
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Circomcision
removal of the foreskin or fold of skin covering the tip (glans) of the penis
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orchiopexy
fixation of the testes in teh scrotum
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prostatectom
removal of all or part of the prostate
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transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
excision of the prostate gland by inserting a special endoscope through the urethra and into the bladder to remove small pieces of tissue from the prostate gland
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urethroplasty
reconstruction of the urethra to relieve stricture or narrowing
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vasectomy
removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens for male sterilization
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prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cancer
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semen analysis
test that analyzes a semen sample for volume, sperm count, motility, and morphology to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after a vasectomy
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BPH
benign prostatics hyperplasia
| benign prostatic hypertrophy
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DRE
digital rectal examination
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EBR
external beam radiation
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EBT
external beam therapy
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ED
erectile dysfunction
| emergency department
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GC
gonorrhea
| gonococci
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HPV
human papillomavirus
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HSV-2
herpes simplex virus type 2
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PSA
prostate-specific antigen
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STD
sexually transmitted disease
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STI
sexually transmitted infection
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TSE
testicular self-examination
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TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
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US
ultrasound
| ultrasonography
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spermicide
kiling sperm
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varicocele
swelling of a dilated vein
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scrotoplasty
surgical repair of the scrotum
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prostatomegaly
enlargement of the prostate
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anorchism
condition without testes
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gonadectomy
excision of a gonad
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genitourinary
pertaining to genitals and the urinary tract
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epididymectomy
excision of the epididymis
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brachytherapy
treatment from a short (distance)
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epispadias
fissure upon (dorsum of penis)
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balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis
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androgen
forming or producing a malle
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perineorrhaphy
suture of the perineum
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vasectomy
excision of the vas deferens
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vesiculography
process of recording the seminal vesicle
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orchiditis
inflammation of the testes
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orchidoptosis
prolapse or downward displacement of the testes
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balanorrhea
flow or discharge of the glans penis
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belanocele
hernia, swelling of the glans penis
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spermatocyte
sperm cell
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spermatoblast
embryonic sperm (cell)
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spermatocele
swelling or hernia (containing) sperm
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prostatalgia, prostatodynia
pain of the prostate
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prostatorrhea
discharge of the prostate
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prostatomegaly
enlargement of the prostate
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prostatolith
stone or calculus of the prostate
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hypospadias
fissure under (ventrum of penis)
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hypersadias
fissure above (dorsum of penis)
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vesiculitis
inflammation of the seminal vesicle
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vesiculography
process of recording the seminal vesicle
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gonadopathy
disease of the gonads
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balanoplasty
surgical repair of glans penis
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vasectomy
excision of (a segment of the) vas defernes
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scrotoplasty
surgical repair of the scrotum
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perineorrhaphy
suture of the perineum
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leukorrhea
white discharge commonly associated with gonorrhea
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genital herpes
disease characterized by blister like lesions around the genital area
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cryptorchidism
failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum before birth
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hypospadias
condition where the urethra opens on the underside of the penis
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phimosis
stenosis of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn over the glans
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varicocele
swelling and distention of the spermatic cord veins
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epispadias
condition where the urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis
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testicular torsion
twisting of the testicle within the scrotum
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condylomas
STI commonly known as genital warts
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anorchidism
absence of one or both testicles
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balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis
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prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate
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cystitis
inflammation of the bladder commonly associated with an enlarged prostate
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sterility
inability to produce offspring
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trichomoniasis
STI caused by a protozoan, with symptoms that are more common in females than males
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chlamydia
common STI called "silent disease" because symptoms are mild or absent
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chancre
syphilitic lesion found at the point where the organism entered the body
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hesitancy
difficulty starting urination
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gynecomastia
enlargement of breast tissue associated with testicular cancer
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semen analysis
test used to evaluate fertility or verify sterilization after vasectomy
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androgens
agents used to increase testosterone levels
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scrotal
US procedure to assess the testicles, epididymis, and vas deferens for abnormalities
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GC
gonorrhea
| gonococci
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urethroplasy
reconstruction of the urethra to relieve a stricture or narrowing
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vasovasostomy
reversal of a vasectomy
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antiandrogens
agents that suppress the production of an androgen
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TURP
excision of the prostate through the urethra
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PSA
blood test to detect prostate disorders, especially cancer
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antivirals
medications used to treat recurrent herpes
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orchiopexy
fixation of the testes in the scrotum
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circumcision
removal of the foreskin from the glans
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HPV
virus causing genital warts
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BPH
nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate that is usually associated with aging
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meatus
opening
