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Chapter 7- Male reproductive system Flashcards

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term- aspermia

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 251). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Condition in which no spermatozoa are present, nor any semen formed or ejaculated.

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term- azoospermia

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meaning- Condition of no living sperm in the semen. This may be a desired condition, such as when it follows a vasectomy.

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term- balanitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the glans penis.

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term- benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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meaning- Abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra, leading to difficulty with urination (Fig. 7-5). Also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy.

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term- epididymitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the epididymis, usually as a result of an ascending infection through the genitourinary (GU) tract.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 251). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- erectile dysfunction (ED)

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meaning- Inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection for sexual intercourse. Also known as impotence (IM poh tense).

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term- gynecomastia

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meaning- Enlargement of either unilateral or bilateral breast tissue in the male. The gynec/ o is a reference to the appearance of the breast, not to a female

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term- hydrocele

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meaning- Accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis testis

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term-oligospermia

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meaning-Condition of temporary or permanent deficiency of sperm in the seminal fluid; related to azoospermia.

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term-orchitis

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meaning-Inflammation of one or both of the testicles; may or may not be associated with the mumps virus. Also known as testitis

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term-priapism

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meaning- An abnormally prolonged erection.

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term- prostatitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the prostate gland.

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term-testicular torsion

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meaning-Twisting of a testicle on its spermatic cord, usually caused by trauma. May lead to ischemia of the testicle.

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term-varicocele

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meaning-Abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord; can lead to infertility

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term- vesiculitis

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meaning- Inflammation of a seminal vesicle, usually associated with prostatitis.

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term- ablation

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meaning- Removal of tissue by surgery, chemical destruction, cryoprobe, electrocautery, or radiofrequency energy.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- castration

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Removal of both gonads in the male or the female.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- circumcision

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Surgical procedure in which the prepuce of the penis (or that of the clitoris of the female) is excised.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-hydrocelectomy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Removal of a hydrocele.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- orchidectomy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Removal of one or both testicles.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-orchiopexy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Surgical procedure to mobilize an undescended testicle, attaching it to the scrotum.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- prostatectomy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Removal of the prostate gland. If termed a radical prostatectomy, the seminal vesicles and area of vas ampullae of the vas deferens are also removed.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Removal of the prostate in sections through a urethral approach (Fig. 7-17). This procedure is the most common type of prostatectomy.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Form of prostate surgery involving tiny incisions of the prostate. The prostate is not removed.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- sterilization

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive a child while retaining gonads.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-vasectomy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Incision, ligation, and cauterization of both of the vas deferens for the purpose of male sterilization.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- vasovasostomy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Anastomosis of the ends of the vas deferens as a means of reconnecting them to reverse the sterilization procedure.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 261). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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