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Chapter 7: Male Reproductive System Flashcards

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a-

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no, not , without

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-cele

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herniation, protrusion

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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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epididym/o

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epididymis

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hydr/o

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water, fluid

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olig/o

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scanty, few

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orchid/o

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testicles, testes

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pen/i

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penis

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phall/o

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penis

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orch/o

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testes, testicle

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plethysm/o

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volume

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preputi/o

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prepuce, foreskin

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posth/o

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prepuce, foreskin

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chym/o

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juices

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test/o

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testes, testicles

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testicul/o

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testes, testicles

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prostat/o

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prostate

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scrot/o

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scrotum

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semin/i

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semen

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sperm/o

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spermatozoon

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vas/o

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vas deferens, ductus deferens

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vesicul/o

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seminal vesicle

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zo/o

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animal

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ster/o

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steroid

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urethr/o

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urethra

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en-

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in

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par-

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near, beside

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-ferous

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pertaining to carrying

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-genesis

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production

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-one

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substance that forms

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-logy

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study of

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crypt-

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hidden

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epi-

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above

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chord/o

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chord

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hypo-

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below

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Andrology

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study of male reproductive system (especially in fertility issues)

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Parenchymal (primary tissue)

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produces sex cells for reproduction

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Stromal (secondary tissue)

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includes all glands nerves, ducts, and other tissues that support, maintain, and transmit sex cells

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Gonads

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Parenchymal organs that produce sex cells(gametes) in both genders

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Gametes

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sex cells produced by gonads

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Semen

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Sperm and fluids (fluids from seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and Cowper glands)

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Circumcision

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Removal of the prepuce (clitoris in women)

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Glans Penis

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Enlarged tip of the penis

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Copulation

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Sexual Intercourse

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Coitus

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sexual intercourse

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Conception

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Specific sperm penetrates and unites with the ovum to begin formation of an embryo

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Spermatic cord

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Enclosedsheath containing vas deferens, arteries, veins, nerves

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Ejaculation

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When seminal fluid (semen) is ejected from the urethra

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Testosterone

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Sex hormone responsible for growth and development of male characteristics

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Chordee

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Congenital defect of a downward curvature of the penis due to a fibrous band(cord) of tissue along the corpus spongiosum

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-spadias

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a rent or tear

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Hypospadias

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An opening on the underside/ventral side of the penis instead of the tip

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phimosis

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congenital condition of tightening of the prepuce around the glans penis so the foreskin cannot be retracted

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anorchism

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a condition of being born without a testicle, may be acquired from disease or trauma

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hyperspadias/epispadias

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An opening on the topside/dorsum of penis instead of the tip

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What does ED stand for?

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Erectile Dysfunction

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Erectile Dysfunction

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(ED) Impotence, inability to achieve or sustain an erection for coitus

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azoospermia

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condition of no living sperm in the semen

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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priapism

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an abnormally prolonged period maintaining an erection

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Herpes genitalis

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Form of HSV-2, transmitted through sexual contact, causes recurring painful vesicular eruptions

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What does HPV stand for?

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Human Papillomavirus

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Human Papillomavirus

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(HPV) virus that causes warts of the hands&feet, lesions of the mucous membranes in oral/anal/genital cavities

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Condyloma

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Genital wart

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NGU?

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Nongonococcal urethritis, inflammation of the urethra caused by chlamydia, or others

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Syphilis

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multistage STI caused by spirochete bacterium Treponema Pallidum, presence of chancres

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Chancre

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painless, red pustule appearing in the first stage of syphilis usually on genitals

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GCT

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Germ cell tumor (seminoma, nonseminoma)

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Dermoid cyst aka

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teratoma (malignant)

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Leydig and Sertoli cell tumors

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testicular tumors arising from stromal tissue, usually benign

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Adenocarcinoma of the prostate

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Diagnosed in one of every six men, treatable w/ early detection

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DRE

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Digital rectal examination

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Digital rectal examination

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Insertion of gloved finger into the rectum to palpate the prostate

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FTA-ABS test

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Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbtion test

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Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbtion test

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definitive test for diagnosing syphilis

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Gram stain

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Lab method of staining microorganisms to identify them as gram- or gram+ (gonorrhea is gram-)

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PSA

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Prostate-specific antigen

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Prostate specific antigen

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Blood test for prostatic hypertrophy, high levels indicate prostate cancer (2.6ng/ml or higher)

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Sperm analysis

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count and analysis of the number and health of spermatozoa (sperm count or semen analysis)

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VDRL test

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Venereal Disease Research Laboratory

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Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test

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Test used to screen for syphilis

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ablation

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removal of tissue by procedural means (electrocautery, chemical destruction, surgical removal, cryoprobe, or radiofrequency energy)

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castration

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removal of both gonads (male or female)

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Sterilization

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process of rendering a male or female unable to conceive while retaining gonads

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vasectomy

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incision,ligation, and cauterization of both vas deferens for male sterilization

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vasovasostomy

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reversing the vasectomy by anastomosis of the ends of the vas deferens

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orchidectomy

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removal of one or both testicles

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TUR/TURP

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Transurethral resection (of the prostate)

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TUIP

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Transurethral incision of prostate

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What main organ do men have that women don’t (other than the penis and testes etc)

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Prostate

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antivirals

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treat viral infections

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anti-impotence agents

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Used to alleviate ED

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Antibiotics

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treat bacterial infections

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Androgen antagonists

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block receptors or inhibit synthesis of androgen hormones

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Alpha-adrenergic inhibitors

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block alpha-1 adregenic receptors to relax prostate smooth muscle to improve urinary flow

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VD

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Venereal disease

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TSE

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Testicular self exam

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STI

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Sexually transmitted infection

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GU

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Genitourinary

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Bx

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Biopsy

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