chapter 9 Flashcards
flagellum
(hair-like
process
scrotum
a sac enclosing the testes on the outside of the body.
parenchymal tissue
perform the essential work of the organ
stromal tissue
supportive tissue
epididymis
upper part of each testis
seminiferous tubules
These tubules contain cells that manufacture spermatozoa
vas deferens [6] or ductus
deferens
carries the sperm up into the pelvic region, at the level
of the urinary bladder, merging with ducts from the seminal vesicles [7]
sterilization
vasectomy
prepuce, or foreskin
baopi
interstitial cells of the
testes
Specialized cells that lie adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the
testes. These cells produce testosterone and are also called Leydig cells.
andr/o
male
balan/o
glans penis
(Greek balanos,
means acorn)
cry/o
cold
crypt/o
hidden
epididym/o
epididymis
gon/o
seed (Greek
gone, seed)
orch/o, orchi/o,
orchid/o
testis, testicle
pen/o
penis
prostat/o
prostate gland
semin/i
semen, seed
sperm/o, spermat/o
spermatozoa,
semen
terat/o
monster (Greek
teras, monster)
varic/o
varicose veins
vas/o
vessel, duct; vas
deferens
zo/o
animal life
-one
hormone
-pexy
fixation, put in
place
-stomy
new opening
cryptorchidism;
cryptorchism
Undescended testicles.
hydrocele
Sac of clear fluid in the scrotum
testicular torsion
Twisting of the spermatic cord (
varicocele
Enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle
benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPH
Benign growth of cells within the prostate gland. BPH is a common condition in men older than 60 years of age. Urinary obstruction
and inability to empty the bladder completely are symptoms. Figure 9-9 shows the
prostate gland with BPH and with carcinoma. Surgical treatment by transurethral
resection of the prostate (TURP
carcinoma of the prostate
prostate cancer
Malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) of the prostate gland
This cancer commonly occurs in men who are older than 50 years. Digital rectal
examination (DRE) (Figure 9-10) can detect the tumor at a later stage, but early
detection depends on a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
hypospadias
Congenital abnormality in which the male urethral opening is on the
undersurface of the penis, instead of at its tip.
phimosis
Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis. This condition (phim/o = muzzle) can interfere with urination and cause secretions
to accumulate under the prepuce, leading to infection. Treatment is by circumcision
(cutting around the prepuce to remove it)
chlamydial infection
Bacterial invasion (by Chlamydia trachomatis) of the urethra and reproductive tract.
gonorrhea
Inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with
gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria).
gono
reproductive organ
herpes genitalis
Infection of skin and genital mucosa, caused by the herpes simplex
virus (HSV).
human papillomavirus
(HPV) infection
Infection of the skin and mucous membranes in the anogenital region
by the human papillomavirus.
Some types of HPV cause genital warts
syphilis
Chronic STI caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)
PSA test
Measurement of levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood.
semen analysis
Microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid.
castration
Surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
photoselective vaporization
of the prostate (GreenLight
PVP)
Removal of tissue to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using a
green light laser (“laser TURP”).
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through
the urethra.
vasectomy
Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens.
ligation
(tying
and binding off) jiezha
digital rectal examination
DRE
Finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the
prostate gland.
circumcision
Surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis.
