Chapter 7- Words not built from word parts Flashcards
hyrdrocele
scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
prostate cancer
cancer of the prostate gland, usually occurring in men middle-aged and older
testicular cancer
cancer o of agef the testicle, usually occuring in men 15 to 35 years
testicular torsion
twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis
varicocele
enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
hyrdrocelectomy
surgical removal of a hydrocele
radical prostatectomy (RP0
excision of the prostate gland with its capsule, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and sometimes pelvic lymph nodes.
transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)
surgical procedure that widens the urethra by making a few small incisions into the bladder neck and the prostate gland.
transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
treatment that eliminates excess tissue present in benign prostatic hyperplasia by using heat generated by microwave
transurethral resection of the prostate gland (TURP)
surgical removal of pieces of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra.
transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer.
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test that measure the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood
semen analysis
microscopic observation of ejaculated semen, revealing the size, structure and movement of sperm
digital rectal examination (DRE)
physical examination in which the health care provider inserts a finger into the rectum and palpates the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
