Chapter 9- words to know and abbreviations

Question 1

What is carcinoma of the testes?

Answer 1

• testicular cancer

- malignant tumor of the testicles

Question 2

enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle is known as ……..

Answer 2

variocele

Question 3

What is carcinoma of the prostate?

Answer 3

• prostate cancer

- malignant tumor (adenocarcinoma) of the prostate gland

Question 4

What is gonorrhea?

Answer 4

inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci (berry-shaped bacteria)

Question 5

What is syphilis?

Answer 5

Chronic STD caused by a spirochete (spiral-shaped bacterium)

Question 6

microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid is known as…..

Answer 6

semen analysis

Question 7

what is a digital rectal examination? (DRE)

Answer 7

finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland

Question 8

STI

Answer 8

sexually transmitted infection

Question 9

TURP

Answer 9

transurethral resection of the prostate