Chapter 14 (Vocabulary - Male)

Question 1

An inflammation of the glans penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in men who have not had the foreskin removed by circumcision.

Answer 1

balanitis

Question 2

Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so it cannot be retracted (pulled back) to expose the glans penis. This condition can be present at birth or become apparent during childhood.

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phimosis

Question 3

The inability of the male to achieve or maintain a penile erection. A penis that is not erect is referred to as being flaccid, or limp.

Answer 3

erectile dysfunction (ED)

Question 4

Aka penile curvature, is a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.

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Peyronie’s disease

Question 5

A painful erection that lasts 4 hours or more but is either not accompanied by sexual excitement or does not go away after sexual stimulation has ended. Could be caused by medications or by blood-related diseases such as sickle-cell anemia or leukemia.

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priapism

Question 6

A condition in which the male reaches climax too soon, usually before or shortly after penetration of the female.

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premature ejaculation

Question 7

Marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone. It usually begins in the late 40s and progresses very gradually over several decades. Androgen is a male sex hormone.

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andropause

Question 8

Aka an un-descended testicles, is a development defect in which one or both of the testicles fail to descend into their normal position in the scrotum.

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cryptorchidism

Question 9

Inflammation of the epididymis that is frequently caused by the spread of infection from the urethra or the bladder.

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epididymitis

Question 10

A fluid-filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles.

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hydrocele

Question 11

A cyst that develops in the epididymis and is filled with a milky fluid containing sperm.

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spermatocele

Question 12

Cancer that begins in the testicles. It is the most common cancer in American males btw the ages of 15 and 34 years. This cancer is highly treatable when diagnosed early.

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testicular cancer

Question 13

A sharp pain in the scrotum caused by twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels leading into the testicles.

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Testicular torsion (torsion means twisting)

Question 14

Aka as orchitis, is inflammation of one or both testicles.

Answer 14

testitis

Question 15

Is a knot of widening varicose veins in one side of the scrotum. Varicose veins are abnormally swollen veins.

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varicocele

Question 16

20 to 120 million or more sperm per ml of semen.

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Normal sperm count

Question 17

The absence of sperm in the semen.

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azoospermia

Question 18

Is the sperm count below 20 million/ml. This is also known as a low sperm count and is a common cause of male infertility.

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oligospermia

Question 19

The presence of blood in the seminal fluid. This condition can be caused by infections of the seminal vesicles, prostatitis, urethritis, or urethral strictures.

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hematospermia

Question 20

Aka sperm analysis, is the testing of freshly ejaculated semen to determine the volume plus the number, shape, size, and motility of the sperm.

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sperm count

Question 21

A self-help step in early detection of testicular cancer by detecting lumps, swelling, or changes in the skin of the scrotum.

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testicular self-examination

Question 22

The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. This optional procedure is usually performed within a few days of birth.

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circumcision

Question 23

Is the surgical removal of one or both testicles.

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orchidectomy

Question 24

The repair of an undescended testicle. This is endoscopic surgery performed on infants before the age of 1 year to move the testicle into its normal position in the scrotum.

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orchiopexy

Question 25

The removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele.

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varicocelectomy

Question 26

An procedure rendering an individual (male or female) incapable of reproduction.

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sterilization

Question 27

Aka known a bilateral orchidectomy, is the surgical removal or destruction of both testicles.

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castration

Question 28

The male sterilization procedure in which a small portion of the vas deferens is surgically removed. This prevents the sperm from entering the ejaculate but does not change the volume of semen created by the body.

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vasectomy

Question 29

Aka vasectomy reversal, is a procedure as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male.

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vasovasostomy

Question 30

Are also known as venereal diseases (VD) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are infections caused by either bacteria or a virus that affects both males and females. These conditions are commonly spread through sexual intercourse or other genital contact.

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sexually transmitted diseases

Question 31

Caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, is the most commonly reported STD in the United States. It is highly contagious and requires early treatment.

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chlamydia [In females, it can damage the reproductive organs. Even though symptoms are usually mild or absent, serious complications can cause irreversible damage, including infertility. In males, is one of the causes of urethritis.

Question 32

A condition in women in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina. This condition can cause complications during pregnancy and an increased risk of HIV infection if exposed to the virus. Symptoms sometimes include a discharge, odor, pain, itching, or burning.

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bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Question 33

Caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 or 2. Symptoms include itching or burning before the appearance of lesions (sores) on the genitals or rectum. Highly contagious, even when visible lesions are not present.

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genital herpes [Antiviral drugs ease symptoms and can suppress future outbreaks; however, currently there is no cure.]

Question 34

Highly contagious and caused by the human papillomaviruses (HPV). In the male, this virus infects the urethra. In the female, it infects the external genitalia, cervix, and vagina. It also increases the risk of cervical cancer.

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Genital Warts [An HPV vaccine is available to prevent the spread of this disease. Recommended to administered to girls btw the ages 11 & 12 or b4 they become sexually active.]

Question 35

A highly contagious condition caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In women, this condition affects the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. In men, it affects the urethra by causing painful urination and an abnormal discharge. It can also affect the mouth, throat, and anus of both men and women.

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gonorrhea

Question 36

Transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids, particularly through sexual intercourse with an infected partner.

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Question 37

Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, has many symptoms that are difficult to distinguish from other STDs. Highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with a chancre, which is a sore caused by this disease.

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syphilis [Condition can be detected through VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) blood test b4 the lesions appear. The RPR test (Rapid Plasma Reagin) is another blood test for syphilis.

Question 38

Aka trich, is an infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. One of the most common symptoms in infected women is a thin, frothy, yellow-green, foul-smelling vaginal discharge.

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trichomoniasis [Infected men often do not have symptoms; however symptoms are present, they include painful urination or a clear discharge from the penis.]